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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.14, 12,539.74 and 3,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.14, 12,539.74 and 3,093.26 is: 4,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.14 : 12,539.74 = 3,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.14/12,539.74 = 3,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.14x = 12,539.74 × 3,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.14x = 38,788,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788,660.69/8,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.27

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