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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588.72, 12,941.58 and 7,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588.72, 12,941.58 and 7,062.90 is: 10,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588.72 : 12,941.58 = 7,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588.72/12,941.58 = 7,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588.72x = 12,941.58 × 7,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588.72x = 91,404,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,404,985.36/8,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.45

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