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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.79, 12,754.68 and 3,569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.79, 12,754.68 and 3,569.05 is: 5,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.79 : 12,754.68 = 3,569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.79/12,754.68 = 3,569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.79x = 12,754.68 × 3,569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.79x = 45,522,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,522,058.77/8,499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.67

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