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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.07, 12,580.20 and 3,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.07, 12,580.20 and 3,454.14 is: 5,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.07 : 12,580.20 = 3,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.07/12,580.20 = 3,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.07x = 12,580.20 × 3,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.07x = 43,453,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,772.03/8,390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.19

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