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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.31, 12,850.03 and 3,372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.31, 12,850.03 and 3,372.97 is: 5,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.31 : 12,850.03 = 3,372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.31/12,850.03 = 3,372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.31x = 12,850.03 × 3,372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.31x = 43,342,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,774.12/8,568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.50

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