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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.73, 12,593.73 and 2,474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.73, 12,593.73 and 2,474.85 is: 3,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.73 : 12,593.73 = 2,474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.73/12,593.73 = 2,474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.73x = 12,593.73 × 2,474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.73x = 31,167,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167,529.72/8,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.98

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