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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.08, 12,562.60 and 3,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.08, 12,562.60 and 3,441.24 is: 5,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.08 : 12,562.60 = 3,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.08/12,562.60 = 3,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.08x = 12,562.60 × 3,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.08x = 43,230,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230,921.62/8,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.85

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