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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.48, 12,754.08 and 3,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.48, 12,754.08 and 3,568.68 is: 5,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.48 : 12,754.08 = 3,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.48/12,754.08 = 3,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.48x = 12,754.08 × 3,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.48x = 45,515,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,230.21/8,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.06

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