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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.05, 12,583.35 and 3,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.05, 12,583.35 and 3,462 is: 5,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.05 : 12,583.35 = 3,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.05/12,583.35 = 3,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.05x = 12,583.35 × 3,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.05x = 43,563,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563,557.70/8,395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.20

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