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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.96, 12,866.46 and 3,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.96, 12,866.46 and 3,032.49 is: 4,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.96 : 12,866.46 = 3,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.96/12,866.46 = 3,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.96x = 12,866.46 × 3,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.96x = 39,017,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017,411.29/8,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.16

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