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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.70, 12,683.55 and 3,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.70, 12,683.55 and 3,523.70 is: 5,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.70 : 12,683.55 = 3,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.70/12,683.55 = 3,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.70x = 12,683.55 × 3,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.70x = 44,693,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693,025.14/8,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.55

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