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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,438.18, 12,657.20 and 3,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,438.18, 12,657.20 and 3,511.26 is: 5,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,438.18 : 12,657.20 = 3,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,438.18/12,657.20 = 3,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,438.18x = 12,657.20 × 3,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,438.18x = 44,442,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,702.52/8,438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.86

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