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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.30, 12,588.58 and 3,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.30, 12,588.58 and 3,127.07 is: 4,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.30 : 12,588.58 = 3,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.30/12,588.58 = 3,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.30x = 12,588.58 × 3,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.30x = 39,365,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365,339.94/8,393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.09

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