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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.09, 12,593.97 and 4,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.09, 12,593.97 and 4,236.03 is: 6,353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.09 : 12,593.97 = 4,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.09/12,593.97 = 4,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.09x = 12,593.97 × 4,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.09x = 53,348,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,434.74/8,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.21

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