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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.33, 12,397.04 and 3,580.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.33, 12,397.04 and 3,580.43 is: 5,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.33 : 12,397.04 = 3,580.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.33/12,397.04 = 3,580.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.33x = 12,397.04 × 3,580.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.33x = 44,386,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,733.93/8,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.83

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