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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.32, 12,825.96 and 3,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.32, 12,825.96 and 3,360.72 is: 5,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.32 : 12,825.96 = 3,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.32/12,825.96 = 3,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.32x = 12,825.96 × 3,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.32x = 43,104,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,460.29/8,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.91

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