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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.39, 12,734.47 and 3,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.39, 12,734.47 and 3,560.70 is: 5,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.39 : 12,734.47 = 3,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.39/12,734.47 = 3,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.39x = 12,734.47 × 3,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.39x = 45,343,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,653.73/8,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.33

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