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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.93, 12,597.02 and 4,703.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.93, 12,597.02 and 4,703.33 is: 7,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.93 : 12,597.02 = 4,703.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.93/12,597.02 = 4,703.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.93x = 12,597.02 × 4,703.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.93x = 59,247,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,918.56/8,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.90

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