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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,873.59, 52,309.91 and 8,578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,873.59, 52,309.91 and 8,578.56 is: 12,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,873.59 : 52,309.91 = 8,578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,873.59/52,309.91 = 8,578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,873.59x = 52,309.91 × 8,578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,873.59x = 448,743,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,743,722.98/34,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.72

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