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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.54, 12,851.66 and 3,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.54, 12,851.66 and 3,374.06 is: 5,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.54 : 12,851.66 = 3,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.54/12,851.66 = 3,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.54x = 12,851.66 × 3,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.54x = 43,362,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,362,216.12/8,564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.00

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