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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.65, 12,860.82 and 3,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.65, 12,860.82 and 3,027.72 is: 4,540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.65 : 12,860.82 = 3,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.65/12,860.82 = 3,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.65x = 12,860.82 × 3,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.65x = 38,938,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,961.93/8,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.64

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