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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.52, 11,817.18 and 6,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.52, 11,817.18 and 6,679.98 is: 9,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.52 : 11,817.18 = 6,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.52/11,817.18 = 6,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.52x = 11,817.18 × 6,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.52x = 78,938,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,938,526.06/8,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.47

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