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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,378.08, 12,567.10 and 3,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,378.08, 12,567.10 and 3,444.24 is: 5,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,378.08 : 12,567.10 = 3,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,378.08/12,567.10 = 3,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,378.08x = 12,567.10 × 3,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,378.08x = 43,284,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,108.50/8,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.35

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