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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.68, 12,593.51 and 3,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.68, 12,593.51 and 3,461.62 is: 5,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.68 : 12,593.51 = 3,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.68/12,593.51 = 3,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.68x = 12,593.51 × 3,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.68x = 43,593,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,946.09/8,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.04

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