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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.40, 12,995.06 and 3,394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.40, 12,995.06 and 3,394.69 is: 5,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.40 : 12,995.06 = 3,394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.40/12,995.06 = 3,394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.40x = 12,995.06 × 3,394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.40x = 44,114,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,114,118.28/8,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.01

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