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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.23, 12,749.33 and 3,565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.23, 12,749.33 and 3,565.49 is: 5,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.23 : 12,749.33 = 3,565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.23/12,749.33 = 3,565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.23x = 12,749.33 × 3,565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.23x = 45,457,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457,553.79/8,496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.32

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