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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.76, 12,768.06 and 3,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.76, 12,768.06 and 3,577.96 is: 5,369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.76 : 12,768.06 = 3,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.76/12,768.06 = 3,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.76x = 12,768.06 × 3,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.76x = 45,683,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683,607.96/8,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.01

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