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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.32, 12,951.52 and 7,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.32, 12,951.52 and 7,069.50 is: 10,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.32 : 12,951.52 = 7,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.32/12,951.52 = 7,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.32x = 12,951.52 × 7,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.32x = 91,560,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560,770.64/8,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.40

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