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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.34, 12,681.81 and 3,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.34, 12,681.81 and 3,520.44 is: 5,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.34 : 12,681.81 = 3,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.34/12,681.81 = 3,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.34x = 12,681.81 × 3,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.34x = 44,645,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,551.20/8,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.41

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