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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.53, 12,542.65 and 3,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.53, 12,542.65 and 3,431.70 is: 5,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.53 : 12,542.65 = 3,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.53/12,542.65 = 3,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.53x = 12,542.65 × 3,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.53x = 43,042,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042,603.43/8,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.55

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