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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.39, 12,588.14 and 3,710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.39, 12,588.14 and 3,710.85 is: 5,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.39 : 12,588.14 = 3,710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.39/12,588.14 = 3,710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.39x = 12,588.14 × 3,710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.39x = 46,712,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,680.76/8,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.42

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