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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.44, 12,546.97 and 3,435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.44, 12,546.97 and 3,435.75 is: 5,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.44 : 12,546.97 = 3,435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.44/12,546.97 = 3,435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.44x = 12,546.97 × 3,435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.44x = 43,108,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,108,243.59/8,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.91

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