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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.34, 12,867.54 and 3,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.34, 12,867.54 and 3,033.90 is: 4,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.34 : 12,867.54 = 3,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.34/12,867.54 = 3,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.34x = 12,867.54 × 3,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.34x = 39,038,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038,829.61/8,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.39

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