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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.30, 12,864.45 and 6,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.30, 12,864.45 and 6,070.70 is: 9,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.30 : 12,864.45 = 6,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.30/12,864.45 = 6,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.30x = 12,864.45 × 6,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.30x = 78,096,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,096,216.62/8,576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.05

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