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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.25, 12,754.32 and 3,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.25, 12,754.32 and 3,573.96 is: 5,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.25 : 12,754.32 = 3,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.25/12,754.32 = 3,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.25x = 12,754.32 × 3,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.25x = 45,583,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583,429.51/8,504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.08

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