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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.67, 11,875.93 and 7,007.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.67, 11,875.93 and 7,007.58 is: 9,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.67 : 11,875.93 = 7,007.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.67/11,875.93 = 7,007.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.67x = 11,875.93 × 7,007.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.67x = 83,221,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221,512.03/8,600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.17

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