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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.40, 11,829.51 and 5,218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.40, 11,829.51 and 5,218.11 is: 7,199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.40 : 11,829.51 = 5,218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.40/11,829.51 = 5,218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.40x = 11,829.51 × 5,218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.40x = 61,727,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,684.43/8,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.91

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