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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.04, 12,862.44 and 3,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.04, 12,862.44 and 3,376.08 is: 5,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.04 : 12,862.44 = 3,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.04/12,862.44 = 3,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.04x = 12,862.44 × 3,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.04x = 43,424,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424,626.44/8,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.25

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