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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.58, 12,857.10 and 3,025.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.58, 12,857.10 and 3,025.89 is: 4,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.58 : 12,857.10 = 3,025.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.58/12,857.10 = 3,025.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.58x = 12,857.10 × 3,025.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.58x = 38,904,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904,170.32/8,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.68

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