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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.07, 12,853.82 and 5,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.07, 12,853.82 and 5,802.02 is: 8,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.07 : 12,853.82 = 5,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.07/12,853.82 = 5,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.07x = 12,853.82 × 5,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.07x = 74,578,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,578,120.72/8,575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.09

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