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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.69, 12,868.17 and 3,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.69, 12,868.17 and 3,030.40 is: 4,546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.69 : 12,868.17 = 3,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.69/12,868.17 = 3,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.69x = 12,868.17 × 3,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.69x = 38,995,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995,702.37/8,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.18

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