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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.20, 12,854.49 and 3,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.20, 12,854.49 and 3,306.90 is: 4,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.20 : 12,854.49 = 3,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.20/12,854.49 = 3,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.20x = 12,854.49 × 3,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.20x = 42,508,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508,512.98/8,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.46

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