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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.98, 11,825.76 and 5,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.98, 11,825.76 and 5,033.53 is: 6,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.98 : 11,825.76 = 5,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.98/11,825.76 = 5,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.98x = 11,825.76 × 5,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.98x = 59,525,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525,317.73/8,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.98

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