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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.08, 12,593.28 and 4,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.08, 12,593.28 and 4,232.46 is: 6,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.08 : 12,593.28 = 4,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.08/12,593.28 = 4,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.08x = 12,593.28 × 4,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.08x = 53,300,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300,553.87/8,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.22

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