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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.42, 12,842.15 and 2,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.42, 12,842.15 and 2,715.66 is: 4,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.42 : 12,842.15 = 2,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.42/12,842.15 = 2,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.42x = 12,842.15 × 2,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.42x = 34,874,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874,899.49/8,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.97

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