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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.02, 11,828.96 and 5,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.02, 11,828.96 and 5,034.94 is: 6,947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.02 : 11,828.96 = 5,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.02/11,828.96 = 5,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.02x = 11,828.96 × 5,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.02x = 59,558,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,558,103.86/8,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.16

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