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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.62, 12,590.16 and 4,006.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.62, 12,590.16 and 4,006.47 is: 6,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.62 : 12,590.16 = 4,006.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.62/12,590.16 = 4,006.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.62x = 12,590.16 × 4,006.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.62x = 50,442,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,098.34/8,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.29

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