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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.92, 12,596.61 and 3,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.92, 12,596.61 and 3,463.52 is: 5,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.92 : 12,596.61 = 3,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.92/12,596.61 = 3,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.92x = 12,596.61 × 3,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.92x = 43,628,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628,560.67/8,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.64

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