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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.84, 12,555.84 and 3,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.84, 12,555.84 and 3,438.96 is: 5,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.84 : 12,555.84 = 3,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.84/12,555.84 = 3,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.84x = 12,555.84 × 3,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.84x = 43,179,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,031.53/8,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.12

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