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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.99, 12,645.99 and 3,507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.99, 12,645.99 and 3,507.30 is: 5,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.99 : 12,645.99 = 3,507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.99/12,645.99 = 3,507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.99x = 12,645.99 × 3,507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.99x = 44,353,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,280.73/8,433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.87

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