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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.40, 12,875.01 and 6,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.40, 12,875.01 and 6,499.71 is: 9,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.40 : 12,875.01 = 6,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.40/12,875.01 = 6,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.40x = 12,875.01 × 6,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.40x = 83,683,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,683,831.25/8,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.91

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