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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.98, 12,593.07 and 3,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.98, 12,593.07 and 3,463.29 is: 5,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.98 : 12,593.07 = 3,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.98/12,593.07 = 3,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.98x = 12,593.07 × 3,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.98x = 43,613,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613,453.40/8,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.19

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