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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.70, 12,855.04 and 3,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.70, 12,855.04 and 3,638.80 is: 5,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.70 : 12,855.04 = 3,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.70/12,855.04 = 3,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.70x = 12,855.04 × 3,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.70x = 46,776,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,776,919.55/8,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.96

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