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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.02, 12,546.93 and 3,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.02, 12,546.93 and 3,437.02 is: 5,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.02 : 12,546.93 = 3,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.02/12,546.93 = 3,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.02x = 12,546.93 × 3,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.02x = 43,124,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,049.35/8,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.67

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