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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,585.70, 12,878.55 and 8,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,585.70, 12,878.55 and 8,009.70 is: 12,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,585.70 : 12,878.55 = 8,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,585.70/12,878.55 = 8,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,585.70x = 12,878.55 × 8,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,585.70x = 103,153,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,153,321.94/8,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.55

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