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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.88, 12,859.33 and 3,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.88, 12,859.33 and 3,026.56 is: 4,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.88 : 12,859.33 = 3,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.88/12,859.33 = 3,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.88x = 12,859.33 × 3,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.88x = 38,919,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919,533.80/8,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.84

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