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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.60, 12,489.96 and 3,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.60, 12,489.96 and 3,394.90 is: 5,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.60 : 12,489.96 = 3,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.60/12,489.96 = 3,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.60x = 12,489.96 × 3,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.60x = 42,402,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402,165.20/8,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.37

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