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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.49, 12,547.71 and 3,437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.49, 12,547.71 and 3,437.51 is: 5,155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.49 : 12,547.71 = 3,437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.49/12,547.71 = 3,437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.49x = 12,547.71 × 3,437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.49x = 43,132,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,815.86/8,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.43

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