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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.70, 12,801.15 and 4,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.70, 12,801.15 and 4,151.70 is: 6,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.70 : 12,801.15 = 4,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.70/12,801.15 = 4,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.70x = 12,801.15 × 4,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.70x = 53,146,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,534.46/8,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.55

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