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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.27, 12,537.96 and 3,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.27, 12,537.96 and 3,359.97 is: 5,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.27 : 12,537.96 = 3,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.27/12,537.96 = 3,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.27x = 12,537.96 × 3,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.27x = 42,127,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,169.46/8,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.78

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