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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,540.70, 12,811.05 and 3,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,540.70, 12,811.05 and 3,923.70 is: 5,885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540.70 : 12,811.05 = 3,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540.70/12,811.05 = 3,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540.70x = 12,811.05 × 3,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540.70x = 50,266,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266,716.89/8,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.55

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