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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.93, 11,832.73 and 5,218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.93, 11,832.73 and 5,218.69 is: 7,200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.93 : 11,832.73 = 5,218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.93/11,832.73 = 5,218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.93x = 11,832.73 × 5,218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.93x = 61,751,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,751,375.28/8,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.55

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