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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.41, 12,857.12 and 3,637.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.41, 12,857.12 and 3,637.59 is: 5,456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.41 : 12,857.12 = 3,637.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.41/12,857.12 = 3,637.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.41x = 12,857.12 × 3,637.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.41x = 46,768,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768,950.70/8,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.39

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