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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.67, 12,743.97 and 3,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.67, 12,743.97 and 3,565.50 is: 5,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.67 : 12,743.97 = 3,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.67/12,743.97 = 3,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.67x = 12,743.97 × 3,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.67x = 45,438,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,625.04/8,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.45

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