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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,378.52, 12,567.79 and 3,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,378.52, 12,567.79 and 3,444.71 is: 5,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,378.52 : 12,567.79 = 3,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,378.52/12,567.79 = 3,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,378.52x = 12,567.79 × 3,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,378.52x = 43,292,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,404.05/8,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.07

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