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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.66, 12,838.10 and 6,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.66, 12,838.10 and 6,895.76 is: 10,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.66 : 12,838.10 = 6,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.66/12,838.10 = 6,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.66x = 12,838.10 × 6,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.66x = 88,528,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,528,456.46/8,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.25

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