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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.38, 12,577.26 and 4,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.38, 12,577.26 and 4,925.26 is: 7,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.38 : 12,577.26 = 4,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.38/12,577.26 = 4,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.38x = 12,577.26 × 4,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.38x = 61,946,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,946,275.59/8,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.74

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