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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.60, 12,845.16 and 3,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.60, 12,845.16 and 3,015.72 is: 4,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.60 : 12,845.16 = 3,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.60/12,845.16 = 3,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.60x = 12,845.16 × 3,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.60x = 38,737,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,405.92/8,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.02

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