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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.68, 12,757.44 and 3,570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.68, 12,757.44 and 3,570.88 is: 5,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.68 : 12,757.44 = 3,570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.68/12,757.44 = 3,570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.68x = 12,757.44 × 3,570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.68x = 45,555,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,555,287.35/8,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.39

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