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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.26, 12,984.82 and 3,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.26, 12,984.82 and 3,388.70 is: 5,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.26 : 12,984.82 = 3,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.26/12,984.82 = 3,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.26x = 12,984.82 × 3,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.26x = 44,001,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,001,659.53/8,653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.98

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