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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.36, 12,861.58 and 3,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.36, 12,861.58 and 3,029.94 is: 4,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.36 : 12,861.58 = 3,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.36/12,861.58 = 3,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.36x = 12,861.58 × 3,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.36x = 38,969,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,815.71/8,573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.45

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