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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.72, 12,587.58 and 3,457.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.72, 12,587.58 and 3,457.67 is: 5,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.72 : 12,587.58 = 3,457.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.72/12,587.58 = 3,457.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.72x = 12,587.58 × 3,457.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.72x = 43,523,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,523,634.80/8,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.11

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