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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.30, 12,545.57 and 3,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.30, 12,545.57 and 3,434.46 is: 5,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.30 : 12,545.57 = 3,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.30/12,545.57 = 3,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.30x = 12,545.57 × 3,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.30x = 43,087,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087,258.34/8,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.33

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