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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.48, 11,819.22 and 6,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.48, 11,819.22 and 6,047.72 is: 8,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.48 : 11,819.22 = 6,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.48/11,819.22 = 6,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.48x = 11,819.22 × 6,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.48x = 71,479,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479,333.18/8,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.26

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