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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.65, 12,848.54 and 3,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.65, 12,848.54 and 3,018.69 is: 4,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.65 : 12,848.54 = 3,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.65/12,848.54 = 3,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.65x = 12,848.54 × 3,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.65x = 38,785,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,744.12/8,566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.53

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