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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.34, 12,592.68 and 3,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.34, 12,592.68 and 3,461.27 is: 5,191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.34 : 12,592.68 = 3,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.34/12,592.68 = 3,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.34x = 12,592.68 × 3,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.34x = 43,586,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,586,602.54/8,395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.76

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