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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.08, 12,660.19 and 3,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.08, 12,660.19 and 3,510.12 is: 5,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.08 : 12,660.19 = 3,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.08/12,660.19 = 3,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.08x = 12,660.19 × 3,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.08x = 44,438,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438,786.12/8,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.08

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