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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.08, 12,842.28 and 3,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.08, 12,842.28 and 3,015.56 is: 4,525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.08 : 12,842.28 = 3,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.08/12,842.28 = 3,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.08x = 12,842.28 × 3,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.08x = 38,726,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,697.98/8,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.16

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