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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.32, 12,437.40 and 3,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.32, 12,437.40 and 3,357.71 is: 5,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.32 : 12,437.40 = 3,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.32/12,437.40 = 3,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.32x = 12,437.40 × 3,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.32x = 41,761,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761,120.17/8,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.94

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