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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.64, 12,850.03 and 3,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.64, 12,850.03 and 3,019.68 is: 4,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.64 : 12,850.03 = 3,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.64/12,850.03 = 3,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.64x = 12,850.03 × 3,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.64x = 38,802,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802,978.59/8,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.02

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