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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.95, 12,601.80 and 4,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.95, 12,601.80 and 4,238.29 is: 6,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.95 : 12,601.80 = 4,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.95/12,601.80 = 4,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.95x = 12,601.80 × 4,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.95x = 53,409,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,998.72/8,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.88

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