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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.40, 12,775.20 and 6,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.40, 12,775.20 and 6,571.20 is: 9,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.40 : 12,775.20 = 6,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.40/12,775.20 = 6,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.40x = 12,775.20 × 6,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.40x = 83,948,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948,394.24/8,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.21

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