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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.50, 12,849.53 and 3,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.50, 12,849.53 and 3,017.87 is: 4,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.50 : 12,849.53 = 3,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.50/12,849.53 = 3,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.50x = 12,849.53 × 3,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.50x = 38,778,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778,211.10/8,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.26

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