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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.73, 12,850.47 and 3,305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.73, 12,850.47 and 3,305.49 is: 4,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.73 : 12,850.47 = 3,305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.73/12,850.47 = 3,305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.73x = 12,850.47 × 3,305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.73x = 42,477,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477,100.08/8,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.33

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