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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.91, 12,711.36 and 3,540.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.91, 12,711.36 and 3,540.17 is: 5,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.91 : 12,711.36 = 3,540.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.91/12,711.36 = 3,540.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.91x = 12,711.36 × 3,540.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.91x = 45,000,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,000,420.39/8,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.35

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