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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.91, 12,656.52 and 3,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.91, 12,656.52 and 3,503.56 is: 5,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.91 : 12,656.52 = 3,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.91/12,656.52 = 3,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.91x = 12,656.52 × 3,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.91x = 44,342,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,877.21/8,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.69

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