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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.20, 12,870.30 and 8,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.20, 12,870.30 and 8,004.20 is: 12,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.20 : 12,870.30 = 8,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.20/12,870.30 = 8,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.20x = 12,870.30 × 8,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.20x = 103,016,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,016,455.26/8,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.30

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