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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.44, 12,859.92 and 5,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.44, 12,859.92 and 5,072.16 is: 7,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.44 : 12,859.92 = 5,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.44/12,859.92 = 5,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.44x = 12,859.92 × 5,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.44x = 65,227,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227,571.83/8,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.01

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