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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.77, 12,584.68 and 3,455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.77, 12,584.68 and 3,455.67 is: 5,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.77 : 12,584.68 = 3,455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.77/12,584.68 = 3,455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.77x = 12,584.68 × 3,455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.77x = 43,488,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,488,492.50/8,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.13

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