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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.80, 12,863.70 and 6,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.80, 12,863.70 and 6,070.20 is: 9,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.80 : 12,863.70 = 6,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.80/12,863.70 = 6,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.80x = 12,863.70 × 6,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.80x = 78,085,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,085,231.74/8,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.30

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