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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.48, 12,837.66 and 3,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.48, 12,837.66 and 3,009.40 is: 4,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.48 : 12,837.66 = 3,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.48/12,837.66 = 3,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.48x = 12,837.66 × 3,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.48x = 38,633,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633,654.00/8,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.61

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