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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.02, 12,826.56 and 7,075.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.02, 12,826.56 and 7,075.13 is: 10,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.02 : 12,826.56 = 7,075.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.02/12,826.56 = 7,075.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.02x = 12,826.56 × 7,075.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.02x = 90,749,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,749,515.32/8,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.37

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