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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.83, 12,565.06 and 3,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.83, 12,565.06 and 3,451.14 is: 5,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.83 : 12,565.06 = 3,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.83/12,565.06 = 3,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.83x = 12,565.06 × 3,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.83x = 43,363,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363,772.54/8,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.93

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