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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.59, 12,592.56 and 4,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.59, 12,592.56 and 4,233.96 is: 6,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.59 : 12,592.56 = 4,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.59/12,592.56 = 4,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.59x = 12,592.56 × 4,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.59x = 53,316,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,316,395.34/8,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.52

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