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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.23, 12,858.08 and 2,648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.23, 12,858.08 and 2,648.63 is: 3,973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.23 : 12,858.08 = 2,648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.23/12,858.08 = 2,648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.23x = 12,858.08 × 2,648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.23x = 34,056,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056,342.45/8,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.33

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