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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.52, 12,433.62 and 4,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.52, 12,433.62 and 4,395.02 is: 6,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.52 : 12,433.62 = 4,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.52/12,433.62 = 4,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.52x = 12,433.62 × 4,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.52x = 54,646,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646,008.57/8,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.59

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