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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.43, 12,564.33 and 3,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.43, 12,564.33 and 3,452.47 is: 5,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.43 : 12,564.33 = 3,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.43/12,564.33 = 3,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.43x = 12,564.33 × 3,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.43x = 43,377,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,972.40/8,379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.72

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