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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.45, 12,591.98 and 2,773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.45, 12,591.98 and 2,773.07 is: 4,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.45 : 12,591.98 = 2,773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.45/12,591.98 = 2,773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.45x = 12,591.98 × 2,773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.45x = 34,918,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918,385.95/8,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.71

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