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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.74, 12,593.61 and 3,773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.74, 12,593.61 and 3,773.34 is: 5,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.74 : 12,593.61 = 3,773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.74/12,593.61 = 3,773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.74x = 12,593.61 × 3,773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.74x = 47,519,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,519,972.36/8,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.01

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