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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.54, 12,851.33 and 3,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.54, 12,851.33 and 3,019.58 is: 4,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.54 : 12,851.33 = 3,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.54/12,851.33 = 3,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.54x = 12,851.33 × 3,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.54x = 38,805,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805,587.88/8,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.37

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