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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.67, 12,850.02 and 3,020.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.67, 12,850.02 and 3,020.45 is: 4,530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.67 : 12,850.02 = 3,020.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.67/12,850.02 = 3,020.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.67x = 12,850.02 × 3,020.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.67x = 38,812,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812,778.66/8,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.67

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