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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.99, 12,618.60 and 3,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.99, 12,618.60 and 3,483.21 is: 5,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.99 : 12,618.60 = 3,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.99/12,618.60 = 3,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.99x = 12,618.60 × 3,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.99x = 43,953,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953,233.71/8,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.31

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