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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.36, 12,549.41 and 3,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.36, 12,549.41 and 3,433.68 is: 5,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.36 : 12,549.41 = 3,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.36/12,549.41 = 3,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.36x = 12,549.41 × 3,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.36x = 43,090,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090,658.13/8,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.08

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