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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.33, 12,595.43 and 3,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.33, 12,595.43 and 3,464.05 is: 5,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.33 : 12,595.43 = 3,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.33/12,595.43 = 3,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.33x = 12,595.43 × 3,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.33x = 43,631,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631,199.29/8,395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.08

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