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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.40, 12,868.32 and 3,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.40, 12,868.32 and 3,647.50 is: 5,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.40 : 12,868.32 = 3,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.40/12,868.32 = 3,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.40x = 12,868.32 × 3,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.40x = 46,937,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,197.20/8,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.28

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