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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.51, 12,729.68 and 3,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.51, 12,729.68 and 3,555.52 is: 5,333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.51 : 12,729.68 = 3,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.51/12,729.68 = 3,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.51x = 12,729.68 × 3,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.51x = 45,260,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,641.37/8,485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.87

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