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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.62, 12,368.39 and 3,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.62, 12,368.39 and 3,567.69 is: 5,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.62 : 12,368.39 = 3,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.62/12,368.39 = 3,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.62x = 12,368.39 × 3,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.62x = 44,126,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,563.48/8,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.28

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