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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.23, 12,859.38 and 3,024.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.23, 12,859.38 and 3,024.43 is: 4,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.23 : 12,859.38 = 3,024.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.23/12,859.38 = 3,024.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.23x = 12,859.38 × 3,024.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.23x = 38,892,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892,287.09/8,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.01

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