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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.06, 12,710.31 and 3,543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.06, 12,710.31 and 3,543.69 is: 5,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.06 : 12,710.31 = 3,543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.06/12,710.31 = 3,543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.06x = 12,710.31 × 3,543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.06x = 45,041,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,041,398.44/8,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.58

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