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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.48, 12,744.32 and 3,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.48, 12,744.32 and 3,572.68 is: 5,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.48 : 12,744.32 = 3,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.48/12,744.32 = 3,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.48x = 12,744.32 × 3,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.48x = 45,531,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,531,377.18/8,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.22

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