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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.94, 12,835.44 and 7,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.94, 12,835.44 and 7,739.88 is: 11,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.94 : 12,835.44 = 7,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.94/12,835.44 = 7,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.94x = 12,835.44 × 7,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.94x = 99,344,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344,765.35/8,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.88

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