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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.30, 12,762.48 and 3,506.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.30, 12,762.48 and 3,506.89 is: 5,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.30 : 12,762.48 = 3,506.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.30/12,762.48 = 3,506.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.30x = 12,762.48 × 3,506.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.30x = 44,756,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756,613.49/8,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.97

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