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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.06, 12,946.62 and 7,066.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.06, 12,946.62 and 7,066.25 is: 10,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.06 : 12,946.62 = 7,066.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.06/12,946.62 = 7,066.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.06x = 12,946.62 × 7,066.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.06x = 91,483,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,483,988.84/8,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.50

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