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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.07, 12,872.60 and 3,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.07, 12,872.60 and 3,033.73 is: 4,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.07 : 12,872.60 = 3,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.07/12,872.60 = 3,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.07x = 12,872.60 × 3,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.07x = 39,051,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,992.80/8,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.48

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