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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 3,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 3,609.70 is: 5,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.70 : 12,812.55 = 3,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.70/12,812.55 = 3,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.70x = 12,812.55 × 3,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.70x = 46,249,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,461.74/8,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.55

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