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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.31, 12,553.17 and 3,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.31, 12,553.17 and 3,104.33 is: 4,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.31 : 12,553.17 = 3,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.31/12,553.17 = 3,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.31x = 12,553.17 × 3,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.31x = 38,969,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,182.23/8,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.20

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