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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.44, 12,546.27 and 3,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.44, 12,546.27 and 3,432.86 is: 5,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.44 : 12,546.27 = 3,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.44/12,546.27 = 3,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.44x = 12,546.27 × 3,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.44x = 43,069,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,588.43/8,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.13

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