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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.08, 12,564.10 and 3,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.08, 12,564.10 and 3,442.24 is: 5,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.08 : 12,564.10 = 3,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.08/12,564.10 = 3,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.08x = 12,564.10 × 3,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.08x = 43,248,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,647.58/8,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.35

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