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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.91, 12,802.35 and 3,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.91, 12,802.35 and 3,337.14 is: 5,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.91 : 12,802.35 = 3,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.91/12,802.35 = 3,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.91x = 12,802.35 × 3,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.91x = 42,723,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,234.28/8,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.70

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