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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.03, 12,859.08 and 3,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.03, 12,859.08 and 3,024.24 is: 4,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.03 : 12,859.08 = 3,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.03/12,859.08 = 3,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.03x = 12,859.08 × 3,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.03x = 38,888,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888,893.04/8,572.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.72

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