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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.77, 12,590.33 and 3,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.77, 12,590.33 and 3,195.51 is: 4,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.77 : 12,590.33 = 3,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.77/12,590.33 = 3,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.77x = 12,590.33 × 3,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.77x = 40,232,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,509.44/8,389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.42

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