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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.51, 12,437.97 and 4,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.51, 12,437.97 and 4,393 is: 6,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.51 : 12,437.97 = 4,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.51/12,437.97 = 4,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.51x = 12,437.97 × 4,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.51x = 54,640,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640,002.21/8,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.46

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