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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.40, 12,861.90 and 3,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.40, 12,861.90 and 3,640.20 is: 5,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.40 : 12,861.90 = 3,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.40/12,861.90 = 3,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.40x = 12,861.90 × 3,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.40x = 46,819,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819,888.38/8,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.34

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