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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.52, 12,436.62 and 4,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.52, 12,436.62 and 4,397.04 is: 6,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.52 : 12,436.62 = 4,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.52/12,436.62 = 4,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.52x = 12,436.62 × 4,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.52x = 54,684,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684,315.60/8,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.62

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