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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.76, 12,540.02 and 3,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.76, 12,540.02 and 3,431.04 is: 5,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.76 : 12,540.02 = 3,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.76/12,540.02 = 3,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.76x = 12,540.02 × 3,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.76x = 43,025,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,025,310.22/8,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.87

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