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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.11, 12,863.69 and 3,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.11, 12,863.69 and 3,027.32 is: 4,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.11 : 12,863.69 = 3,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.11/12,863.69 = 3,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.11x = 12,863.69 × 3,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.11x = 38,942,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,449.26/8,575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.34

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