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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.24, 12,850.94 and 3,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.24, 12,850.94 and 3,019.55 is: 4,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.24 : 12,850.94 = 3,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.24/12,850.94 = 3,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.24x = 12,850.94 × 3,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.24x = 38,803,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803,999.17/8,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.35

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