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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.38, 12,476.12 and 3,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.38, 12,476.12 and 3,570.12 is: 5,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.38 : 12,476.12 = 3,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.38/12,476.12 = 3,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.38x = 12,476.12 × 3,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.38x = 44,541,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,227.68/8,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.13

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