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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.27, 12,592.86 and 4,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.27, 12,592.86 and 4,011.64 is: 6,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.27 : 12,592.86 = 4,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.27/12,592.86 = 4,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.27x = 12,592.86 × 4,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.27x = 50,518,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518,020.89/8,395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.44

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