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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.81, 12,949.25 and 7,067.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.81, 12,949.25 and 7,067.98 is: 10,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.81 : 12,949.25 = 7,067.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.81/12,949.25 = 7,067.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.81x = 12,949.25 × 7,067.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.81x = 91,525,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,525,040.02/8,593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.11

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