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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.10, 12,859.65 and 8,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.10, 12,859.65 and 8,330.10 is: 12,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.10 : 12,859.65 = 8,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.10/12,859.65 = 8,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.10x = 12,859.65 × 8,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.10x = 107,122,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,122,170.47/8,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.15

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