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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.41, 12,372.99 and 3,572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.41, 12,372.99 and 3,572.81 is: 5,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.41 : 12,372.99 = 3,572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.41/12,372.99 = 3,572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.41x = 12,372.99 × 3,572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.41x = 44,206,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206,342.40/8,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.18

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