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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.27, 12,544.31 and 3,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.27, 12,544.31 and 3,435.27 is: 5,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.27 : 12,544.31 = 3,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.27/12,544.31 = 3,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.27x = 12,544.31 × 3,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.27x = 43,093,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,074.64/8,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.04

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