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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.70, 12,860.55 and 6,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.70, 12,860.55 and 6,386.70 is: 9,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.70 : 12,860.55 = 6,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.70/12,860.55 = 6,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.70x = 12,860.55 × 6,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.70x = 82,136,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,136,474.69/8,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.05

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