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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.92, 12,595.38 and 3,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.92, 12,595.38 and 3,462.78 is: 5,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.92 : 12,595.38 = 3,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.92/12,595.38 = 3,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.92x = 12,595.38 × 3,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.92x = 43,615,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615,029.96/8,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.79

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