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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.27, 12,597.36 and 4,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.27, 12,597.36 and 4,014.64 is: 6,021.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.27 : 12,597.36 = 4,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.27/12,597.36 = 4,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.27x = 12,597.36 × 4,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.27x = 50,573,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,573,865.35/8,398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.94

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