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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.80, 12,541.82 and 3,431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.80, 12,541.82 and 3,431.96 is: 5,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.80 : 12,541.82 = 3,431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.80/12,541.82 = 3,431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.80x = 12,541.82 × 3,431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.80x = 43,043,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043,024.57/8,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.58

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