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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.71, 12,701.61 and 3,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.71, 12,701.61 and 3,785.34 is: 5,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.71 : 12,701.61 = 3,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.71/12,701.61 = 3,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.71x = 12,701.61 × 3,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.71x = 48,079,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079,912.40/8,465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.37

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