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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.01, 12,862.57 and 3,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.01, 12,862.57 and 3,028.03 is: 4,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.01 : 12,862.57 = 3,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.01/12,862.57 = 3,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.01x = 12,862.57 × 3,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.01x = 38,948,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,294.66/8,575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.07

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