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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.87, 12,367.20 and 3,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.87, 12,367.20 and 3,566.52 is: 5,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.87 : 12,367.20 = 3,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.87/12,367.20 = 3,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.87x = 12,367.20 × 3,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.87x = 44,107,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107,849.59/8,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.44

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