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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.93, 12,598.52 and 4,704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.93, 12,598.52 and 4,704.33 is: 7,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.93 : 12,598.52 = 4,704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.93/12,598.52 = 4,704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.93x = 12,598.52 × 4,704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.93x = 59,267,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267,595.59/8,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.41

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