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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.72, 12,859.26 and 4,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.72, 12,859.26 and 4,186.60 is: 6,277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.72 : 12,859.26 = 4,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.72/12,859.26 = 4,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.72x = 12,859.26 × 4,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.72x = 53,836,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,836,577.92/8,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.79

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