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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.44, 12,534.04 and 3,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.44, 12,534.04 and 3,358.36 is: 5,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.44 : 12,534.04 = 3,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.44/12,534.04 = 3,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.44x = 12,534.04 × 3,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.44x = 42,093,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093,818.57/8,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.50

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