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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.74, 12,777.10 and 3,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.74, 12,777.10 and 3,584 is: 5,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.74 : 12,777.10 = 3,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.74/12,777.10 = 3,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.74x = 12,777.10 × 3,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.74x = 45,793,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,793,126.40/8,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.10

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