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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.08, 12,804.90 and 3,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.08, 12,804.90 and 3,344.68 is: 5,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.08 : 12,804.90 = 3,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.08/12,804.90 = 3,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.08x = 12,804.90 × 3,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.08x = 42,828,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828,292.93/8,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.21

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