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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.10, 12,865.65 and 3,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.10, 12,865.65 and 3,030.40 is: 4,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.10 : 12,865.65 = 3,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.10/12,865.65 = 3,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.10x = 12,865.65 × 3,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.10x = 38,988,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988,065.76/8,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.60

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