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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,438.39, 12,660.77 and 3,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,438.39, 12,660.77 and 3,507.62 is: 5,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,438.39 : 12,660.77 = 3,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,438.39/12,660.77 = 3,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,438.39x = 12,660.77 × 3,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,438.39x = 44,409,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409,115.53/8,438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.75

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