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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.04, 12,868.44 and 3,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.04, 12,868.44 and 3,380.08 is: 5,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.04 : 12,868.44 = 3,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.04/12,868.44 = 3,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.04x = 12,868.44 × 3,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.04x = 43,496,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496,356.68/8,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.25

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