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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.65, 12,549.37 and 3,438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.65, 12,549.37 and 3,438.65 is: 5,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.65 : 12,549.37 = 3,438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.65/12,549.37 = 3,438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.65x = 12,549.37 × 3,438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.65x = 43,152,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,819.81/8,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.10

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