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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.91, 12,985.07 and 3,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.91, 12,985.07 and 3,036.33 is: 4,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.91 : 12,985.07 = 3,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.91/12,985.07 = 3,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.91x = 12,985.07 × 3,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.91x = 39,426,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,426,942.41/8,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.86

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