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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.88, 12,739.72 and 3,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.88, 12,739.72 and 3,568.80 is: 5,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.88 : 12,739.72 = 3,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.88/12,739.72 = 3,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.88x = 12,739.72 × 3,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.88x = 45,465,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465,512.74/8,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.70

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