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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.76, 12,851.64 and 3,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.76, 12,851.64 and 3,373.50 is: 5,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.76 : 12,851.64 = 3,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.76/12,851.64 = 3,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.76x = 12,851.64 × 3,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.76x = 43,355,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355,007.54/8,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.25

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