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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.59, 12,933.72 and 7,077.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.59, 12,933.72 and 7,077.54 is: 10,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.59 : 12,933.72 = 7,077.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.59/12,933.72 = 7,077.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.59x = 12,933.72 × 7,077.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.59x = 91,538,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538,920.65/8,620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.64

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