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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.65, 12,592.44 and 3,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.65, 12,592.44 and 3,464.65 is: 5,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.65 : 12,592.44 = 3,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.65/12,592.44 = 3,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.65x = 12,592.44 × 3,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.65x = 43,628,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628,397.25/8,395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.55

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