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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.96, 12,588.26 and 3,128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.96, 12,588.26 and 3,128.28 is: 4,692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.96 : 12,588.26 = 3,128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.96/12,588.26 = 3,128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.96x = 12,588.26 × 3,128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.96x = 39,379,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379,601.99/8,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.54

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