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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.60, 12,858.90 and 4,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.60, 12,858.90 and 4,198.60 is: 6,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.60 : 12,858.90 = 4,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.60/12,858.90 = 4,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.60x = 12,858.90 × 4,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.60x = 53,989,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,989,377.54/8,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.90

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