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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.42, 12,866.67 and 3,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.42, 12,866.67 and 3,314.94 is: 4,972.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.42 : 12,866.67 = 3,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.42/12,866.67 = 3,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.42x = 12,866.67 × 3,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.42x = 42,652,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,239.05/8,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.62

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