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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.96, 12,867.96 and 3,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.96, 12,867.96 and 3,033.49 is: 4,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.96 : 12,867.96 = 3,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.96/12,867.96 = 3,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.96x = 12,867.96 × 3,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.96x = 39,034,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034,827.98/8,575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.66

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