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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.48, 12,554.24 and 3,435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.48, 12,554.24 and 3,435.65 is: 5,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.48 : 12,554.24 = 3,435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.48/12,554.24 = 3,435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.48x = 12,554.24 × 3,435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.48x = 43,131,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,974.66/8,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.48

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