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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.99, 12,622.11 and 3,484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.99, 12,622.11 and 3,484.95 is: 5,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.99 : 12,622.11 = 3,484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.99/12,622.11 = 3,484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.99x = 12,622.11 × 3,484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.99x = 43,987,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,422.24/8,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.51

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