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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.89, 12,765.80 and 3,578.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.89, 12,765.80 and 3,578.99 is: 5,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.89 : 12,765.80 = 3,578.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.89/12,765.80 = 3,578.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.89x = 12,765.80 × 3,578.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.89x = 45,688,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,615.66/8,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.63

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