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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.69, 12,375.31 and 3,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.69, 12,375.31 and 3,566.68 is: 5,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.69 : 12,375.31 = 3,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.69/12,375.31 = 3,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.69x = 12,375.31 × 3,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.69x = 44,138,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,770.67/8,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.00

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