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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.68, 12,848.42 and 5,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.68, 12,848.42 and 5,059.13 is: 7,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.68 : 12,848.42 = 5,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.68/12,848.42 = 5,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.68x = 12,848.42 × 5,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.68x = 65,001,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,775.48/8,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.43

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