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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.36, 12,612.48 and 3,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.36, 12,612.48 and 3,792 is: 5,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.36 : 12,612.48 = 3,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.36/12,612.48 = 3,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.36x = 12,612.48 × 3,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.36x = 47,826,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,524.16/8,415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.24

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