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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.86, 12,855.36 and 3,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.86, 12,855.36 and 3,307.38 is: 4,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.86 : 12,855.36 = 3,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.86/12,855.36 = 3,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.86x = 12,855.36 × 3,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.86x = 42,517,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,560.56/8,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.29

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