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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.61, 12,864.62 and 3,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.61, 12,864.62 and 3,027.11 is: 4,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.61 : 12,864.62 = 3,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.61/12,864.62 = 3,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.61x = 12,864.62 × 3,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.61x = 38,942,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,563.09/8,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.09

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