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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.76, 12,739.53 and 3,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.76, 12,739.53 and 3,564.08 is: 5,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.76 : 12,739.53 = 3,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.76/12,739.53 = 3,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.76x = 12,739.53 × 3,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.76x = 45,404,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,701.52/8,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.39

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