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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.34, 12,559.59 and 3,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.34, 12,559.59 and 3,441.46 is: 5,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.34 : 12,559.59 = 3,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.34/12,559.59 = 3,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.34x = 12,559.59 × 3,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.34x = 43,223,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223,326.60/8,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.87

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