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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.39, 12,813.90 and 3,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.39, 12,813.90 and 3,347.25 is: 5,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.39 : 12,813.90 = 3,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.39/12,813.90 = 3,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.39x = 12,813.90 × 3,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.39x = 42,891,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,891,326.78/8,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.59

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