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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.18, 12,585.03 and 3,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.18, 12,585.03 and 3,463.12 is: 5,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.18 : 12,585.03 = 3,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.18/12,585.03 = 3,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.18x = 12,585.03 × 3,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.18x = 43,583,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,583,469.09/8,396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.87

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