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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.88, 12,753.41 and 3,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.88, 12,753.41 and 3,565.19 is: 5,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.88 : 12,753.41 = 3,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.88/12,753.41 = 3,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.88x = 12,753.41 × 3,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.88x = 45,468,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,329.80/8,496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.18

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