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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.83, 12,600.72 and 3,468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.83, 12,600.72 and 3,468.75 is: 5,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.83 : 12,600.72 = 3,468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.83/12,600.72 = 3,468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.83x = 12,600.72 × 3,468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.83x = 43,708,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,708,747.50/8,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.15

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