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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.41, 12,549.69 and 3,432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.41, 12,549.69 and 3,432.73 is: 5,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.41 : 12,549.69 = 3,432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.41/12,549.69 = 3,432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.41x = 12,549.69 × 3,432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.41x = 43,079,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079,634.61/8,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.35

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