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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.64, 12,577.50 and 3,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.64, 12,577.50 and 3,196.68 is: 4,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.64 : 12,577.50 = 3,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.64/12,577.50 = 3,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.64x = 12,577.50 × 3,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.64x = 40,206,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206,242.70/8,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.08

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