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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.59, 12,947.39 and 7,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.59, 12,947.39 and 7,066.76 is: 10,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.59 : 12,947.39 = 7,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.59/12,947.39 = 7,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.59x = 12,947.39 × 7,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.59x = 91,496,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,496,063.94/8,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.25

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