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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.73, 12,594.56 and 3,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.73, 12,594.56 and 3,898.46 is: 5,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.73 : 12,594.56 = 3,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.73/12,594.56 = 3,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.73x = 12,594.56 × 3,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.73x = 49,099,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,099,305.91/8,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.78

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