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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.54, 12,582.72 and 3,194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.54, 12,582.72 and 3,194.46 is: 4,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.54 : 12,582.72 = 3,194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.54/12,582.72 = 3,194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.54x = 12,582.72 × 3,194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.54x = 40,194,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,995.73/8,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.66

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