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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.68, 12,775.44 and 3,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.68, 12,775.44 and 3,582.88 is: 5,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.68 : 12,775.44 = 3,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.68/12,775.44 = 3,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.68x = 12,775.44 × 3,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.68x = 45,772,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,868.47/8,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.39

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