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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.40, 12,563.22 and 3,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.40, 12,563.22 and 3,445.08 is: 5,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.40 : 12,563.22 = 3,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.40/12,563.22 = 3,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.40x = 12,563.22 × 3,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.40x = 43,281,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,281,297.96/8,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.67

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