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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,493.74, 12,734.45 and 4,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,493.74, 12,734.45 and 4,279.59 is: 6,416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,493.74 : 12,734.45 = 4,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,493.74/12,734.45 = 4,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,493.74x = 12,734.45 × 4,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,493.74x = 54,498,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498,235.57/8,493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.28

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