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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.60, 12,572.40 and 3,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.60, 12,572.40 and 3,449.60 is: 5,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.60 : 12,572.40 = 3,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.60/12,572.40 = 3,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.60x = 12,572.40 × 3,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.60x = 43,369,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369,751.04/8,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.40

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