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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.70, 12,851.55 and 3,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.70, 12,851.55 and 3,027.30 is: 4,540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.70 : 12,851.55 = 3,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.70/12,851.55 = 3,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.70x = 12,851.55 × 3,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.70x = 38,905,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905,497.32/8,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.95

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