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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.43, 12,541.55 and 3,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.43, 12,541.55 and 3,433.44 is: 5,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.43 : 12,541.55 = 3,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.43/12,541.55 = 3,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.43x = 12,541.55 × 3,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.43x = 43,060,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,659.43/8,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.30

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