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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.08, 12,857.22 and 3,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.08, 12,857.22 and 3,026.34 is: 4,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.08 : 12,857.22 = 3,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.08/12,857.22 = 3,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.08x = 12,857.22 × 3,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.08x = 38,910,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,910,319.17/8,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.78

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