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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.68, 12,560.80 and 4,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.68, 12,560.80 and 4,675.12 is: 7,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.68 : 12,560.80 = 4,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.68/12,560.80 = 4,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.68x = 12,560.80 × 4,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.68x = 58,723,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,247.30/8,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.54

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