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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.80, 12,580.72 and 4,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.80, 12,580.72 and 4,693.44 is: 7,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.80 : 12,580.72 = 4,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.80/12,580.72 = 4,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.80x = 12,580.72 × 4,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.80x = 59,046,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,854.48/8,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.09

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