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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.98, 12,594.57 and 3,464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.98, 12,594.57 and 3,464.29 is: 5,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.98 : 12,594.57 = 3,464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.98/12,594.57 = 3,464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.98x = 12,594.57 × 3,464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.98x = 43,631,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631,242.91/8,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.68

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