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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.33, 12,636.55 and 3,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.33, 12,636.55 and 3,494.37 is: 5,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.33 : 12,636.55 = 3,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.33/12,636.55 = 3,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.33x = 12,636.55 × 3,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.33x = 44,156,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,781.22/8,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.45

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