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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.41, 12,838.91 and 3,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.41, 12,838.91 and 3,363.93 is: 5,048.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.41 : 12,838.91 = 3,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.41/12,838.91 = 3,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.41x = 12,838.91 × 3,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.41x = 43,189,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189,177.70/8,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.76

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