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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.43, 12,848.78 and 3,634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.43, 12,848.78 and 3,634.51 is: 5,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.43 : 12,848.78 = 3,634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.43/12,848.78 = 3,634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.43x = 12,848.78 × 3,634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.43x = 46,699,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,019.40/8,565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.03

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