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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.34, 12,851.82 and 3,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.34, 12,851.82 and 3,372 is: 5,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.34 : 12,851.82 = 3,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.34/12,851.82 = 3,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.34x = 12,851.82 × 3,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.34x = 43,336,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336,337.04/8,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.32

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