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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.58, 12,852.94 and 3,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.58, 12,852.94 and 3,826.18 is: 5,735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.58 : 12,852.94 = 3,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.58/12,852.94 = 3,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.58x = 12,852.94 × 3,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.58x = 49,177,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,661.97/8,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.95

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