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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.07, 12,850.75 and 3,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.07, 12,850.75 and 3,019.59 is: 4,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.07 : 12,850.75 = 3,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.07/12,850.75 = 3,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.07x = 12,850.75 × 3,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.07x = 38,803,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803,996.19/8,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.97

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