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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.70, 12,815.55 and 6,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.70, 12,815.55 and 6,356.70 is: 9,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.70 : 12,815.55 = 6,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.70/12,815.55 = 6,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.70x = 12,815.55 × 6,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.70x = 81,464,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,464,606.69/8,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.05

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