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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.58, 12,851.10 and 3,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.58, 12,851.10 and 3,021.89 is: 4,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.58 : 12,851.10 = 3,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.58/12,851.10 = 3,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.58x = 12,851.10 × 3,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.58x = 38,834,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,834,546.32/8,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.68

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