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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.88, 12,560.64 and 3,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.88, 12,560.64 and 3,444.16 is: 5,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.88 : 12,560.64 = 3,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.88/12,560.64 = 3,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.88x = 12,560.64 × 3,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.88x = 43,260,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260,853.86/8,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.02

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