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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.13, 12,552.99 and 3,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.13, 12,552.99 and 3,440.26 is: 5,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.13 : 12,552.99 = 3,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.13/12,552.99 = 3,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.13x = 12,552.99 × 3,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.13x = 43,185,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185,549.38/8,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.33

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