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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.52, 12,859.92 and 3,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.52, 12,859.92 and 3,027.68 is: 4,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.52 : 12,859.92 = 3,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.52/12,859.92 = 3,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.52x = 12,859.92 × 3,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.52x = 38,935,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,722.59/8,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.33

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