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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.06, 12,852.49 and 3,640.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.06, 12,852.49 and 3,640.91 is: 5,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.06 : 12,852.49 = 3,640.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.06/12,852.49 = 3,640.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.06x = 12,852.49 × 3,640.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.06x = 46,794,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794,782.39/8,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.17

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