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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.27, 12,945.42 and 7,065.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.27, 12,945.42 and 7,065.45 is: 10,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.27 : 12,945.42 = 7,065.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.27/12,945.42 = 7,065.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.27x = 12,945.42 × 7,065.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.27x = 91,465,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,465,217.74/8,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.30

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