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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.08, 12,588.03 and 3,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.08, 12,588.03 and 3,460.26 is: 5,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.08 : 12,588.03 = 3,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.08/12,588.03 = 3,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.08x = 12,588.03 × 3,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.08x = 43,557,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,856.69/8,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.35

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