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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.51, 12,860.18 and 6,506.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.51, 12,860.18 and 6,506.21 is: 9,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.51 : 12,860.18 = 6,506.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.51/12,860.18 = 6,506.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.51x = 12,860.18 × 6,506.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.51x = 83,670,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,670,934.89/8,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.24

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