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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.52, 12,841.58 and 3,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.52, 12,841.58 and 3,365.18 is: 5,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.52 : 12,841.58 = 3,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.52/12,841.58 = 3,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.52x = 12,841.58 × 3,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.52x = 43,214,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214,228.18/8,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.08

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