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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.46, 12,867.12 and 7,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.46, 12,867.12 and 7,030.98 is: 10,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.46 : 12,867.12 = 7,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.46/12,867.12 = 7,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.46x = 12,867.12 × 7,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.46x = 90,468,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,468,463.38/8,576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.46

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