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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.81, 12,592.53 and 3,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.81, 12,592.53 and 3,466.26 is: 5,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.81 : 12,592.53 = 3,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.81/12,592.53 = 3,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.81x = 12,592.53 × 3,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.81x = 43,648,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,648,983.04/8,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.66

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