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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.36, 12,588.72 and 3,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.36, 12,588.72 and 3,464.08 is: 5,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.36 : 12,588.72 = 3,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.36/12,588.72 = 3,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.36x = 12,588.72 × 3,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.36x = 43,608,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608,333.18/8,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.34

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