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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.29, 12,583.83 and 3,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.29, 12,583.83 and 3,391.59 is: 5,087.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.29 : 12,583.83 = 3,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.29/12,583.83 = 3,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.29x = 12,583.83 × 3,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.29x = 42,679,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,191.99/8,389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.34

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