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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.57, 12,619.90 and 2,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.57, 12,619.90 and 2,570.18 is: 3,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.57 : 12,619.90 = 2,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.57/12,619.90 = 2,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.57x = 12,619.90 × 2,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.57x = 32,435,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435,425.68/8,413.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.13

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