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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.52, 12,858.26 and 3,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.52, 12,858.26 and 3,023.68 is: 4,535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.52 : 12,858.26 = 3,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.52/12,858.26 = 3,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.52x = 12,858.26 × 3,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.52x = 38,879,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879,263.60/8,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.87

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