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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.58, 11,270.48 and 7,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.58, 11,270.48 and 7,568.09 is: 10,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.58 : 11,270.48 = 7,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.58/11,270.48 = 7,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.58x = 11,270.48 × 7,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.58x = 85,295,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295,912.79/8,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,454.76

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