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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.80, 12,549.32 and 3,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.80, 12,549.32 and 3,436.96 is: 5,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.80 : 12,549.32 = 3,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.80/12,549.32 = 3,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.80x = 12,549.32 × 3,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.80x = 43,131,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,510.87/8,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.08

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