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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.84, 12,592.98 and 3,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.84, 12,592.98 and 3,128.22 is: 4,692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.84 : 12,592.98 = 3,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.84/12,592.98 = 3,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.84x = 12,592.98 × 3,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.84x = 39,393,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393,611.90/8,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.60

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