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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.58, 12,863.28 and 3,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.58, 12,863.28 and 3,027.62 is: 4,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.58 : 12,863.28 = 3,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.58/12,863.28 = 3,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.58x = 12,863.28 × 3,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.58x = 38,945,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,123.79/8,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.40

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