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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.06, 12,403.71 and 4,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.06, 12,403.71 and 4,570.47 is: 6,859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.06 : 12,403.71 = 4,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.06/12,403.71 = 4,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.06x = 12,403.71 × 4,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.06x = 56,690,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,690,784.44/8,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.09

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