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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.14, 12,554.28 and 3,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.14, 12,554.28 and 3,373.50 is: 5,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.14 : 12,554.28 = 3,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.14/12,554.28 = 3,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.14x = 12,554.28 × 3,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.14x = 42,351,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,863.58/8,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.27

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