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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.99, 12,861.02 and 3,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.99, 12,861.02 and 3,026.70 is: 4,540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.99 : 12,861.02 = 3,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.99/12,861.02 = 3,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.99x = 12,861.02 × 3,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.99x = 38,926,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,926,456.80/8,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.07

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