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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.88, 12,859.75 and 3,025.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.88, 12,859.75 and 3,025.62 is: 4,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.88 : 12,859.75 = 3,025.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.88/12,859.75 = 3,025.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.88x = 12,859.75 × 3,025.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.88x = 38,908,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,908,716.80/8,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.11

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