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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.34, 12,847.76 and 3,370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.34, 12,847.76 and 3,370.38 is: 5,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.34 : 12,847.76 = 3,370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.34/12,847.76 = 3,370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.34x = 12,847.76 × 3,370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.34x = 43,301,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,833.35/8,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.29

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