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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.64, 12,860.52 and 3,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.64, 12,860.52 and 3,025.71 is: 4,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.64 : 12,860.52 = 3,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.64/12,860.52 = 3,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.64x = 12,860.52 × 3,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.64x = 38,912,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912,203.97/8,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.59

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