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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.87, 12,854.82 and 3,025.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.87, 12,854.82 and 3,025.43 is: 4,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.87 : 12,854.82 = 3,025.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.87/12,854.82 = 3,025.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.87x = 12,854.82 × 3,025.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.87x = 38,891,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891,353.35/8,568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.68

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