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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.29, 12,845.64 and 3,018.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.29, 12,845.64 and 3,018.59 is: 4,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.29 : 12,845.64 = 3,018.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.29/12,845.64 = 3,018.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.29x = 12,845.64 × 3,018.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.29x = 38,775,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,720.45/8,561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.19

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