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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.66, 12,409.48 and 3,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.66, 12,409.48 and 3,594.12 is: 5,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.66 : 12,409.48 = 3,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.66/12,409.48 = 3,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.66x = 12,409.48 × 3,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.66x = 44,601,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,160.26/8,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.14

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