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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.70, 12,573.61 and 3,454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.70, 12,573.61 and 3,454.37 is: 5,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.70 : 12,573.61 = 3,454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.70/12,573.61 = 3,454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.70x = 12,573.61 × 3,454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.70x = 43,433,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,433,821.04/8,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.04

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