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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.60, 12,773.40 and 7,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.60, 12,773.40 and 7,056.40 is: 10,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.60 : 12,773.40 = 7,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.60/12,773.40 = 7,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.60x = 12,773.40 × 7,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.60x = 90,134,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134,219.76/8,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.60

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