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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.70, 12,842.55 and 5,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.70, 12,842.55 and 5,264.10 is: 7,896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.70 : 12,842.55 = 5,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.70/12,842.55 = 5,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.70x = 12,842.55 × 5,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.70x = 67,604,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,604,467.46/8,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.15

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