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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.14, 12,846.29 and 3,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.14, 12,846.29 and 3,017.18 is: 4,525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.14 : 12,846.29 = 3,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.14/12,846.29 = 3,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.14x = 12,846.29 × 3,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.14x = 38,759,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759,586.29/8,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.27

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