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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.28, 12,577.07 and 3,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.28, 12,577.07 and 3,195.32 is: 4,788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.28 : 12,577.07 = 3,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.28/12,577.07 = 3,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.28x = 12,577.07 × 3,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.28x = 40,187,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,187,779.16/8,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.66

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