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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.70, 12,002.55 and 7,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.70, 12,002.55 and 7,569.70 is: 11,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.70 : 12,002.55 = 7,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.70/12,002.55 = 7,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.70x = 12,002.55 × 7,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.70x = 90,855,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,855,702.74/8,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.55

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