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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.44, 12,869.34 and 7,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.44, 12,869.34 and 7,675.24 is: 11,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.44 : 12,869.34 = 7,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.44/12,869.34 = 7,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.44x = 12,869.34 × 7,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.44x = 98,775,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,775,273.14/8,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.28

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