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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.58, 12,866.88 and 3,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.58, 12,866.88 and 3,312.63 is: 4,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.58 : 12,866.88 = 3,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.58/12,866.88 = 3,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.58x = 12,866.88 × 3,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.58x = 42,623,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,212.69/8,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.14

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