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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.97, 11,833.22 and 4,798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.97, 11,833.22 and 4,798.58 is: 6,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.97 : 11,833.22 = 4,798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.97/11,833.22 = 4,798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.97x = 11,833.22 × 4,798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.97x = 56,782,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,782,652.83/8,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.68

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