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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.62, 11,805.75 and 6,571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.62, 11,805.75 and 6,571.26 is: 9,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.62 : 11,805.75 = 6,571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.62/11,805.75 = 6,571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.62x = 11,805.75 × 6,571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.62x = 77,578,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,578,652.75/8,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.27

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