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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.58, 12,757.54 and 3,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.58, 12,757.54 and 3,885.50 is: 5,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.58 : 12,757.54 = 3,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.58/12,757.54 = 3,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.58x = 12,757.54 × 3,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.58x = 49,569,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569,421.67/8,503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.24

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