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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.52, 12,585.24 and 3,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.52, 12,585.24 and 3,464.42 is: 5,192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.52 : 12,585.24 = 3,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.52/12,585.24 = 3,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.52x = 12,585.24 × 3,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.52x = 43,600,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600,494.23/8,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.07

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