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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.88, 12,812.78 and 6,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.88, 12,812.78 and 6,070.28 is: 9,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.88 : 12,812.78 = 6,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.88/12,812.78 = 6,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.88x = 12,812.78 × 6,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.88x = 77,777,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,777,113.29/8,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.94

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