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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.74, 12,583.12 and 3,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.74, 12,583.12 and 3,457.06 is: 5,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.74 : 12,583.12 = 3,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.74/12,583.12 = 3,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.74x = 12,583.12 × 3,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.74x = 43,500,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500,600.83/8,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.59

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