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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.38, 12,589.83 and 3,463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.38, 12,589.83 and 3,463.70 is: 5,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.38 : 12,589.83 = 3,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.38/12,589.83 = 3,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.38x = 12,589.83 × 3,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.38x = 43,607,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607,331.22/8,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.21

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