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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.07, 11,826.54 and 4,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.07, 11,826.54 and 4,844.07 is: 6,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.07 : 11,826.54 = 4,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.07/11,826.54 = 4,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.07x = 11,826.54 × 4,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.07x = 57,288,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,587.62/8,570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.73

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