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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.56, 12,929.76 and 7,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.56, 12,929.76 and 7,169.04 is: 10,752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.56 : 12,929.76 = 7,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.56/12,929.76 = 7,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.56x = 12,929.76 × 7,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.56x = 92,693,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,693,966.63/8,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.66

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