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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.99, 12,538.49 and 3,427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.99, 12,538.49 and 3,427.74 is: 5,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.99 : 12,538.49 = 3,427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.99/12,538.49 = 3,427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.99x = 12,538.49 × 3,427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.99x = 42,978,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,978,683.71/8,358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.61

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