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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.67, 12,861.27 and 2,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.67, 12,861.27 and 2,333.71 is: 3,500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.67 : 12,861.27 = 2,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.67/12,861.27 = 2,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.67x = 12,861.27 × 2,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.67x = 30,014,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014,487.21/8,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.78

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