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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.72, 12,498.76 and 4,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.72, 12,498.76 and 4,390.59 is: 6,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.72 : 12,498.76 = 4,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.72/12,498.76 = 4,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.72x = 12,498.76 × 4,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.72x = 54,876,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,876,888.02/8,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.09

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