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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,585.33, 12,874.68 and 3,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,585.33, 12,874.68 and 3,037.64 is: 4,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,585.33 : 12,874.68 = 3,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,585.33/12,874.68 = 3,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,585.33x = 12,874.68 × 3,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,585.33x = 39,108,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108,578.58/8,585.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.28

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