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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.34, 12,874.91 and 4,418.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.34, 12,874.91 and 4,418.33 is: 6,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.34 : 12,874.91 = 4,418.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.34/12,874.91 = 4,418.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.34x = 12,874.91 × 4,418.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.34x = 56,885,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,514.63/8,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.62

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