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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.72, 12,589.08 and 3,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.72, 12,589.08 and 3,458.67 is: 5,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.72 : 12,589.08 = 3,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.72/12,589.08 = 3,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.72x = 12,589.08 × 3,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.72x = 43,541,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,541,473.32/8,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.62

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