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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.86, 12,806.51 and 7,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.86, 12,806.51 and 7,330.26 is: 10,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.86 : 12,806.51 = 7,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.86/12,806.51 = 7,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.86x = 12,806.51 × 7,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.86x = 93,875,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,875,011.34/8,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.43

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