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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.07, 12,377.21 and 3,575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.07, 12,377.21 and 3,575.61 is: 5,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.07 : 12,377.21 = 3,575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.07/12,377.21 = 3,575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.07x = 12,377.21 × 3,575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.07x = 44,256,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,057.97/8,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.68

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