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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.90, 12,548.24 and 3,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.90, 12,548.24 and 3,437.90 is: 5,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.90 : 12,548.24 = 3,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.90/12,548.24 = 3,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.90x = 12,548.24 × 3,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.90x = 43,139,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139,540.15/8,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.98

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