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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.08, 12,570.12 and 3,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.08, 12,570.12 and 3,450.24 is: 5,175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.08 : 12,570.12 = 3,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.08/12,570.12 = 3,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.08x = 12,570.12 × 3,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.08x = 43,369,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369,930.83/8,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.36

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