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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.34, 12,833.82 and 3,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.34, 12,833.82 and 3,360 is: 5,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.34 : 12,833.82 = 3,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.34/12,833.82 = 3,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.34x = 12,833.82 × 3,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.34x = 43,121,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,635.20/8,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.32

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