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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.82, 12,618.90 and 3,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.82, 12,618.90 and 3,478.44 is: 5,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.82 : 12,618.90 = 3,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.82/12,618.90 = 3,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.82x = 12,618.90 × 3,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.82x = 43,894,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894,086.52/8,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.01

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