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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.86, 12,862.29 and 3,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.86, 12,862.29 and 3,028.24 is: 4,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.86 : 12,862.29 = 3,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.86/12,862.29 = 3,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.86x = 12,862.29 × 3,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.86x = 38,950,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,056.15/8,574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.35

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