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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.19, 12,548.94 and 3,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.19, 12,548.94 and 3,435.70 is: 5,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.19 : 12,548.94 = 3,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.19/12,548.94 = 3,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.19x = 12,548.94 × 3,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.19x = 43,114,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,350.79/8,366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.41

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