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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.24, 12,595.83 and 4,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.24, 12,595.83 and 4,013.64 is: 6,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.24 : 12,595.83 = 4,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.24/12,595.83 = 4,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.24x = 12,595.83 × 4,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.24x = 50,555,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555,127.12/8,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.45

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