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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.07, 12,874.10 and 3,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.07, 12,874.10 and 3,034.73 is: 4,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.07 : 12,874.10 = 3,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.07/12,874.10 = 3,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.07x = 12,874.10 × 3,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.07x = 39,069,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069,417.49/8,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.98

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