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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.84, 12,578.96 and 4,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.84, 12,578.96 and 4,227.35 is: 6,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.84 : 12,578.96 = 4,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.84/12,578.96 = 4,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.84x = 12,578.96 × 4,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.84x = 53,175,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,614.23/8,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.34

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