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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.09, 12,385.64 and 3,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.09, 12,385.64 and 3,573.27 is: 5,359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.09 : 12,385.64 = 3,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.09/12,385.64 = 3,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.09x = 12,385.64 × 3,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.09x = 44,257,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257,235.84/8,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.91

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