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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.92, 12,553.44 and 3,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.92, 12,553.44 and 3,435.22 is: 5,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.92 : 12,553.44 = 3,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.92/12,553.44 = 3,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.92x = 12,553.44 × 3,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.92x = 43,123,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123,828.16/8,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.09

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