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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.38, 12,819.59 and 7,070.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.38, 12,819.59 and 7,070.49 is: 10,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.38 : 12,819.59 = 7,070.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.38/12,819.59 = 7,070.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.38x = 12,819.59 × 7,070.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.38x = 90,640,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,640,747.55/8,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.40

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