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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.24, 12,592.66 and 3,461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.24, 12,592.66 and 3,461.46 is: 5,192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.24 : 12,592.66 = 3,461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.24/12,592.66 = 3,461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.24x = 12,592.66 × 3,461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.24x = 43,588,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588,988.88/8,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.11

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