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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.85, 12,837.57 and 3,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.85, 12,837.57 and 3,364.73 is: 5,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.85 : 12,837.57 = 3,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.85/12,837.57 = 3,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.85x = 12,837.57 × 3,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.85x = 43,194,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194,956.91/8,558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.82

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