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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.78, 12,713.67 and 3,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.78, 12,713.67 and 3,542.34 is: 5,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.78 : 12,713.67 = 3,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.78/12,713.67 = 3,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.78x = 12,713.67 × 3,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.78x = 45,036,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036,141.79/8,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.51

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