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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.72, 12,584.68 and 3,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.72, 12,584.68 and 3,194.16 is: 4,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.72 : 12,584.68 = 3,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.72/12,584.68 = 3,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.72x = 12,584.68 × 3,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.72x = 40,197,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197,481.47/8,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.85

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