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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.22, 12,854.21 and 3,022.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.22, 12,854.21 and 3,022.62 is: 4,534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.22 : 12,854.21 = 3,022.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.22/12,854.21 = 3,022.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.22x = 12,854.21 × 3,022.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.22x = 38,853,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,392.23/8,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.06

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