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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.70, 12,580.50 and 4,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.70, 12,580.50 and 4,693.32 is: 7,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.70 : 12,580.50 = 4,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.70/12,580.50 = 4,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.70x = 12,580.50 × 4,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.70x = 59,044,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044,312.26/8,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.88

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