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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.91, 12,863.67 and 3,380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.91, 12,863.67 and 3,380.43 is: 5,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.91 : 12,863.67 = 3,380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.91/12,863.67 = 3,380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.91x = 12,863.67 × 3,380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.91x = 43,484,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484,735.98/8,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.53

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