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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.02, 12,584.48 and 3,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.02, 12,584.48 and 3,463.92 is: 5,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.02 : 12,584.48 = 3,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.02/12,584.48 = 3,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.02x = 12,584.48 × 3,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.02x = 43,591,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591,631.96/8,397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.32

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