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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570, 12,834.36 and 4,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570, 12,834.36 and 4,176.72 is: 6,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570 : 12,834.36 = 4,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570/12,834.36 = 4,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570x = 12,834.36 × 4,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570x = 53,605,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,528.10/8,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.02

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