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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.22, 12,852.71 and 3,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.22, 12,852.71 and 3,021.62 is: 4,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.22 : 12,852.71 = 3,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.22/12,852.71 = 3,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.22x = 12,852.71 × 3,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.22x = 38,835,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835,968.37/8,568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.56

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