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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.98, 12,554.99 and 3,436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.98, 12,554.99 and 3,436.15 is: 5,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.98 : 12,554.99 = 3,436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.98/12,554.99 = 3,436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.98x = 12,554.99 × 3,436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.98x = 43,140,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140,828.89/8,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.23

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