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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.42, 12,560.12 and 3,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.42, 12,560.12 and 3,439.60 is: 5,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.42 : 12,560.12 = 3,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.42/12,560.12 = 3,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.42x = 12,560.12 × 3,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.42x = 43,201,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,788.75/8,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.40

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