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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.70, 12,863.55 and 3,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.70, 12,863.55 and 3,644.10 is: 5,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.70 : 12,863.55 = 3,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.70/12,863.55 = 3,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.70x = 12,863.55 × 3,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.70x = 46,876,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,062.56/8,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.15

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