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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.43, 12,591.36 and 2,848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.43, 12,591.36 and 2,848.74 is: 4,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.43 : 12,591.36 = 2,848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.43/12,591.36 = 2,848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.43x = 12,591.36 × 2,848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.43x = 35,869,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869,510.89/8,396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.00

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