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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.73, 12,859.20 and 3,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.73, 12,859.20 and 3,892.06 is: 5,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.73 : 12,859.20 = 3,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.73/12,859.20 = 3,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.73x = 12,859.20 × 3,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.73x = 50,048,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048,777.95/8,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.82

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