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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.27, 12,838.26 and 3,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.27, 12,838.26 and 3,363.50 is: 5,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.27 : 12,838.26 = 3,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.27/12,838.26 = 3,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.27x = 12,838.26 × 3,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.27x = 43,181,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181,487.51/8,561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.82

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