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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.06, 12,374.84 and 3,570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.06, 12,374.84 and 3,570.62 is: 5,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.06 : 12,374.84 = 3,570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.06/12,374.84 = 3,570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.06x = 12,374.84 × 3,570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.06x = 44,185,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185,798.25/8,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.92

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