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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.42, 12,551.91 and 3,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.42, 12,551.91 and 3,031.94 is: 4,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.42 : 12,551.91 = 3,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.42/12,551.91 = 3,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.42x = 12,551.91 × 3,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.42x = 38,056,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056,638.01/8,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.19

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