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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.06, 12,591.43 and 3,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.06, 12,591.43 and 3,198.94 is: 4,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.06 : 12,591.43 = 3,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.06/12,591.43 = 3,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.06x = 12,591.43 × 3,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.06x = 40,279,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279,189.61/8,393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.11

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