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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.84, 12,721.08 and 3,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.84, 12,721.08 and 3,012.56 is: 4,516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.84 : 12,721.08 = 3,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.84/12,721.08 = 3,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.84x = 12,721.08 × 3,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.84x = 38,323,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323,016.76/8,485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.11

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