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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.58, 12,835.01 and 7,667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.58, 12,835.01 and 7,667.03 is: 11,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.58 : 12,835.01 = 7,667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.58/12,835.01 = 7,667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.58x = 12,835.01 × 7,667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.58x = 98,406,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406,342.55/8,602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.17

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