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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.16, 12,584.42 and 4,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.16, 12,584.42 and 4,228.52 is: 6,342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.16 : 12,584.42 = 4,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.16/12,584.42 = 4,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.16x = 12,584.42 × 4,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.16x = 53,213,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213,387.59/8,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.36

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