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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.89, 12,583.09 and 3,454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.89, 12,583.09 and 3,454.84 is: 5,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.89 : 12,583.09 = 3,454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.89/12,583.09 = 3,454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.89x = 12,583.09 × 3,454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.89x = 43,472,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,562.66/8,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.16

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