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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.02, 12,859.36 and 3,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.02, 12,859.36 and 3,894.68 is: 5,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.02 : 12,859.36 = 3,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.02/12,859.36 = 3,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.02x = 12,859.36 × 3,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.02x = 50,083,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083,114.62/8,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.22

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