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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.80, 12,858.90 and 7,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.80, 12,858.90 and 7,607.80 is: 11,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.80 : 12,858.90 = 7,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.80/12,858.90 = 7,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.80x = 12,858.90 × 7,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.80x = 97,827,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,827,939.42/8,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.12

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