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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.51, 12,430.62 and 4,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.51, 12,430.62 and 4,393.02 is: 6,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.51 : 12,430.62 = 4,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.51/12,430.62 = 4,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.51x = 12,430.62 × 4,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.51x = 54,607,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,607,962.27/8,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.60

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