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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.11, 12,593.77 and 3,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.11, 12,593.77 and 3,464.15 is: 5,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.11 : 12,593.77 = 3,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.11/12,593.77 = 3,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.11x = 12,593.77 × 3,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.11x = 43,626,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626,636.72/8,394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.29

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