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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.93, 12,574.08 and 3,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.93, 12,574.08 and 3,451.50 is: 5,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.93 : 12,574.08 = 3,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.93/12,574.08 = 3,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.93x = 12,574.08 × 3,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.93x = 43,399,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,437.12/8,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.27

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