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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.03, 12,577.81 and 3,456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.03, 12,577.81 and 3,456.59 is: 5,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.03 : 12,577.81 = 3,456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.03/12,577.81 = 3,456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.03x = 12,577.81 × 3,456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.03x = 43,476,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476,332.27/8,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.90

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