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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.28, 12,590.13 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.28, 12,590.13 and 3,132 is: 4,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.28 : 12,590.13 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.28/12,590.13 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.28x = 12,590.13 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.28x = 39,432,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,287.16/8,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.72

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