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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.96, 12,565.62 and 5,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.96, 12,565.62 and 5,459.64 is: 8,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.96 : 12,565.62 = 5,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.96/12,565.62 = 5,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.96x = 12,565.62 × 5,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.96x = 68,603,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603,761.58/8,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.65

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