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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.76, 12,735.04 and 3,561.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.76, 12,735.04 and 3,561.07 is: 5,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.76 : 12,735.04 = 3,561.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.76/12,735.04 = 3,561.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.76x = 12,735.04 × 3,561.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.76x = 45,350,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350,368.89/8,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.89

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