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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.40, 12,832.20 and 7,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.40, 12,832.20 and 7,095.60 is: 10,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.40 : 12,832.20 = 7,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.40/12,832.20 = 7,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.40x = 12,832.20 × 7,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.40x = 91,052,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,052,158.32/8,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.47

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