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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.78, 12,652.85 and 6,570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.78, 12,652.85 and 6,570.93 is: 9,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.78 : 12,652.85 = 6,570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.78/12,652.85 = 6,570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.78x = 12,652.85 × 6,570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.78x = 83,140,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,140,991.65/8,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.58

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