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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.46, 11,806.08 and 7,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.46, 11,806.08 and 7,307.40 is: 10,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.46 : 11,806.08 = 7,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.46/11,806.08 = 7,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.46x = 11,806.08 × 7,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.46x = 86,271,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,271,748.99/8,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.17

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