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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.28, 12,578.46 and 2,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.28, 12,578.46 and 2,839.64 is: 4,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.28 : 12,578.46 = 2,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.28/12,578.46 = 2,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.28x = 12,578.46 × 2,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.28x = 35,718,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718,298.15/8,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.13

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