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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.08, 11,826.66 and 4,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.08, 11,826.66 and 4,793.66 is: 6,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.08 : 11,826.66 = 4,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.08/11,826.66 = 4,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.08x = 11,826.66 × 4,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.08x = 56,692,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692,967.36/8,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.22

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