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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.67, 12,861.93 and 2,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.67, 12,861.93 and 2,951.11 is: 4,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.67 : 12,861.93 = 2,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.67/12,861.93 = 2,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.67x = 12,861.93 × 2,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.67x = 37,956,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956,970.24/8,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.16

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