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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.09, 12,826.22 and 7,920.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.09, 12,826.22 and 7,920.09 is: 11,856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.09 : 12,826.22 = 7,920.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.09/12,826.22 = 7,920.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.09x = 12,826.22 × 7,920.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.09x = 101,584,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,584,777.16/8,568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.18

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