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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.58, 11,825.90 and 4,843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.58, 11,825.90 and 4,843.58 is: 6,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.58 : 11,825.90 = 4,843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.58/11,825.90 = 4,843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.58x = 11,825.90 × 4,843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.58x = 57,279,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279,692.72/8,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.07

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