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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.40, 12,860.10 and 5,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.40, 12,860.10 and 5,074.20 is: 7,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.40 : 12,860.10 = 5,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.40/12,860.10 = 5,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.40x = 12,860.10 × 5,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.40x = 65,254,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,719.42/8,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.30

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