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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.26, 12,859.90 and 3,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.26, 12,859.90 and 3,379 is: 5,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.26 : 12,859.90 = 3,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.26/12,859.90 = 3,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.26x = 12,859.90 × 3,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.26x = 43,453,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,602.10/8,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.50

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