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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.70, 12,859.35 and 5,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.70, 12,859.35 and 5,116.90 is: 7,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.70 : 12,859.35 = 5,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.70/12,859.35 = 5,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.70x = 12,859.35 × 5,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.70x = 65,800,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800,008.02/8,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.69

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