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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.99, 12,850.39 and 5,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.99, 12,850.39 and 5,060.44 is: 7,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.99 : 12,850.39 = 5,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.99/12,850.39 = 5,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.99x = 12,850.39 × 5,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.99x = 65,028,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,028,627.57/8,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.41

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