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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.27, 12,946.93 and 7,066.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.27, 12,946.93 and 7,066.45 is: 10,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.27 : 12,946.93 = 7,066.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.27/12,946.93 = 7,066.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.27x = 12,946.93 × 7,066.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.27x = 91,488,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,488,833.50/8,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.81

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