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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.73, 11,841.87 and 5,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.73, 11,841.87 and 5,223.01 is: 7,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.73 : 11,841.87 = 5,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.73/11,841.87 = 5,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.73x = 11,841.87 × 5,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.73x = 61,850,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,850,205.43/8,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.04

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