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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.18, 12,859.62 and 4,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.18, 12,859.62 and 4,626.26 is: 6,939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.18 : 12,859.62 = 4,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.18/12,859.62 = 4,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.18x = 12,859.62 × 4,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.18x = 59,491,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,491,945.62/8,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.31

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