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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.46, 12,970.59 and 5,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.46, 12,970.59 and 5,727.88 is: 8,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.46 : 12,970.59 = 5,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.46/12,970.59 = 5,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.46x = 12,970.59 × 5,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.46x = 74,293,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293,983.05/8,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.51

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