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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.94, 12,568.08 and 3,454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.94, 12,568.08 and 3,454.98 is: 5,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.94 : 12,568.08 = 3,454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.94/12,568.08 = 3,454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.94x = 12,568.08 × 3,454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.94x = 43,422,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,465.04/8,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.48

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