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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.60, 12,838.92 and 6,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.60, 12,838.92 and 6,713.06 is: 10,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.60 : 12,838.92 = 6,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.60/12,838.92 = 6,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.60x = 12,838.92 × 6,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.60x = 86,188,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188,440.30/8,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.29

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