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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.28, 12,589.86 and 2,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.28, 12,589.86 and 2,237.28 is: 3,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.28 : 12,589.86 = 2,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.28/12,589.86 = 2,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.28x = 12,589.86 × 2,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.28x = 28,167,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167,041.98/8,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.90

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