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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.26, 12,859.43 and 3,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.26, 12,859.43 and 3,024.47 is: 4,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.26 : 12,859.43 = 3,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.26/12,859.43 = 3,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.26x = 12,859.43 × 3,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.26x = 38,892,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892,880.83/8,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.06

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