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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.67, 12,851.48 and 3,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.67, 12,851.48 and 3,019.68 is: 4,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.67 : 12,851.48 = 3,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.67/12,851.48 = 3,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.67x = 12,851.48 × 3,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.67x = 38,807,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,807,293.83/8,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.50

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