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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.28, 12,764.72 and 4,345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.28, 12,764.72 and 4,345.10 is: 6,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.28 : 12,764.72 = 4,345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.28/12,764.72 = 4,345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.28x = 12,764.72 × 4,345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.28x = 55,463,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463,899.32/8,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.58

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