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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.67, 11,802.62 and 7,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.67, 11,802.62 and 7,503.46 is: 10,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.67 : 11,802.62 = 7,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.67/11,802.62 = 7,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.67x = 11,802.62 × 7,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.67x = 88,560,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560,520.06/8,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.77

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