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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.74, 12,905.61 and 7,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.74, 12,905.61 and 7,061.50 is: 10,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.74 : 12,905.61 = 7,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.74/12,905.61 = 7,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.74x = 12,905.61 × 7,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.74x = 91,132,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,132,965.02/8,603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.25

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