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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.24, 12,550.01 and 3,435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.24, 12,550.01 and 3,435.03 is: 5,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.24 : 12,550.01 = 3,435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.24/12,550.01 = 3,435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.24x = 12,550.01 × 3,435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.24x = 43,109,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,109,643.68/8,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.04

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