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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.76, 12,811.17 and 3,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.76, 12,811.17 and 3,859.74 is: 5,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.76 : 12,811.17 = 3,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.76/12,811.17 = 3,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.76x = 12,811.17 × 3,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.76x = 49,447,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,785.30/8,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.59

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