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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.68, 12,561.76 and 3,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.68, 12,561.76 and 3,444.64 is: 5,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.68 : 12,561.76 = 3,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.68/12,561.76 = 3,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.68x = 12,561.76 × 3,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.68x = 43,270,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270,740.97/8,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.09

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