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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.74, 12,904.11 and 7,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.74, 12,904.11 and 7,060.50 is: 10,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.74 : 12,904.11 = 7,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.74/12,904.11 = 7,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.74x = 12,904.11 × 7,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.74x = 91,109,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,109,468.66/8,602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.75

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