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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,556.48, 12,835.68 and 3,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,556.48, 12,835.68 and 3,010.68 is: 4,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,556.48 : 12,835.68 = 3,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,556.48/12,835.68 = 3,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,556.48x = 12,835.68 × 3,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,556.48x = 38,644,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,125.06/8,556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.36

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