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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.85, 12,848.52 and 3,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.85, 12,848.52 and 3,015.23 is: 4,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.85 : 12,848.52 = 3,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.85/12,848.52 = 3,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.85x = 12,848.52 × 3,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.85x = 38,741,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741,190.02/8,561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.86

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