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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.37, 12,852.99 and 3,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.37, 12,852.99 and 3,021.12 is: 4,532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.37 : 12,852.99 = 3,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.37/12,852.99 = 3,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.37x = 12,852.99 × 3,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.37x = 38,830,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,425.15/8,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.36

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