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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.82, 12,859.62 and 3,645.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.82, 12,859.62 and 3,645.67 is: 5,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.82 : 12,859.62 = 3,645.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.82/12,859.62 = 3,645.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.82x = 12,859.62 × 3,645.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.82x = 46,881,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,881,930.85/8,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.31

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