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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.51, 11,828.81 and 5,588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.51, 11,828.81 and 5,588.25 is: 7,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.51 : 11,828.81 = 5,588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.51/11,828.81 = 5,588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.51x = 11,828.81 × 5,588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.51x = 66,102,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102,361.45/8,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.07

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