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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.41, 12,369.99 and 3,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.41, 12,369.99 and 3,570.81 is: 5,351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.41 : 12,369.99 = 3,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.41/12,369.99 = 3,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.41x = 12,369.99 × 3,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.41x = 44,170,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170,875.74/8,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.19

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