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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.43, 12,993.39 and 3,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.43, 12,993.39 and 3,395.25 is: 5,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.43 : 12,993.39 = 3,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.43/12,993.39 = 3,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.43x = 12,993.39 × 3,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.43x = 44,115,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,807.40/8,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.95

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