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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.40, 12,781.52 and 4,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.40, 12,781.52 and 4,423.76 is: 6,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.40 : 12,781.52 = 4,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.40/12,781.52 = 4,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.40x = 12,781.52 × 4,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.40x = 56,542,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542,376.92/8,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.68

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