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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.04, 12,859.10 and 2,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.04, 12,859.10 and 2,416.04 is: 3,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.04 : 12,859.10 = 2,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.04/12,859.10 = 2,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.04x = 12,859.10 × 2,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.04x = 31,068,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068,099.96/8,572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.35

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