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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.09, 13,005.28 and 6,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.09, 13,005.28 and 6,571.59 is: 9,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.09 : 13,005.28 = 6,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.09/13,005.28 = 6,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.09x = 13,005.28 × 6,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.09x = 85,465,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465,368.00/8,686.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.34

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