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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.27, 12,550.92 and 3,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.27, 12,550.92 and 3,433.47 is: 5,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.27 : 12,550.92 = 3,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.27/12,550.92 = 3,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.27x = 12,550.92 × 3,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.27x = 43,093,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,207.29/8,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.21

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