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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.99, 12,536.99 and 3,426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.99, 12,536.99 and 3,426.74 is: 5,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.99 : 12,536.99 = 3,426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.99/12,536.99 = 3,426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.99x = 12,536.99 × 3,426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.99x = 42,960,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960,925.29/8,357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.11

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