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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.64, 12,990.42 and 3,400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.64, 12,990.42 and 3,400.07 is: 5,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.64 : 12,990.42 = 3,400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.64/12,990.42 = 3,400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.64x = 12,990.42 × 3,400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.64x = 44,168,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168,272.38/8,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.35

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