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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.48, 12,852.88 and 3,021.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.48, 12,852.88 and 3,021.71 is: 4,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.48 : 12,852.88 = 3,021.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.48/12,852.88 = 3,021.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.48x = 12,852.88 × 3,021.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.48x = 38,837,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,604.21/8,568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.61

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