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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.20, 12,555.30 and 3,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.20, 12,555.30 and 3,437.30 is: 5,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.20 : 12,555.30 = 3,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.20/12,555.30 = 3,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.20x = 12,555.30 × 3,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.20x = 43,156,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,332.69/8,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.95

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