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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.30, 12,848.94 and 3,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.30, 12,848.94 and 3,300.56 is: 4,950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.30 : 12,848.94 = 3,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.30/12,848.94 = 3,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.30x = 12,848.94 × 3,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.30x = 42,408,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408,697.41/8,567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.07

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