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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.44, 12,547.77 and 3,433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.44, 12,547.77 and 3,433.86 is: 5,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.44 : 12,547.77 = 3,433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.44/12,547.77 = 3,433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.44x = 12,547.77 × 3,433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.44x = 43,087,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087,285.49/8,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.63

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