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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.40, 12,758.56 and 3,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.40, 12,758.56 and 3,571.68 is: 5,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.40 : 12,758.56 = 3,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.40/12,758.56 = 3,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.40x = 12,758.56 × 3,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.40x = 45,569,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,569,493.58/8,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.60

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