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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.93, 12,547.32 and 3,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.93, 12,547.32 and 3,441.11 is: 5,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.93 : 12,547.32 = 3,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.93/12,547.32 = 3,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.93x = 12,547.32 × 3,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.93x = 43,176,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176,645.59/8,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.78

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