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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.92, 12,781.98 and 3,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.92, 12,781.98 and 3,584.28 is: 5,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.92 : 12,781.98 = 3,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.92/12,781.98 = 3,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.92x = 12,781.98 × 3,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.92x = 45,814,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,195.27/8,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.83

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