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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.41, 12,374.49 and 3,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.41, 12,374.49 and 3,573.81 is: 5,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.41 : 12,374.49 = 3,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.41/12,374.49 = 3,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.41x = 12,374.49 × 3,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.41x = 44,224,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,076.11/8,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.68

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