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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.30, 12,586.83 and 3,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.30, 12,586.83 and 3,393.60 is: 5,090.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.30 : 12,586.83 = 3,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.30/12,586.83 = 3,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.30x = 12,586.83 × 3,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.30x = 42,714,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714,603.35/8,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.35

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