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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.52, 12,866.10 and 5,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.52, 12,866.10 and 5,930.54 is: 8,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.52 : 12,866.10 = 5,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.52/12,866.10 = 5,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.52x = 12,866.10 × 5,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.52x = 76,302,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302,920.69/8,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.99

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