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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.49, 11,805.12 and 7,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.49, 11,805.12 and 7,505.28 is: 10,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.49 : 11,805.12 = 7,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.49/11,805.12 = 7,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.49x = 11,805.12 × 7,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.49x = 88,600,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,600,663.99/8,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.26

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