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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.27, 12,604.92 and 3,467.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.27, 12,604.92 and 3,467.49 is: 5,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.27 : 12,604.92 = 3,467.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.27/12,604.92 = 3,467.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.27x = 12,604.92 × 3,467.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.27x = 43,707,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707,434.05/8,403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.24

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