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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.46, 12,848.49 and 3,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.46, 12,848.49 and 3,017.94 is: 4,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.46 : 12,848.49 = 3,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.46/12,848.49 = 3,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.46x = 12,848.49 × 3,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.46x = 38,775,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,971.91/8,564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.54

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