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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.64, 12,433.80 and 4,395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.64, 12,433.80 and 4,395.13 is: 6,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.64 : 12,433.80 = 4,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.64/12,433.80 = 4,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.64x = 12,433.80 × 4,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.64x = 54,648,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648,167.39/8,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.75

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