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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.82, 12,952.54 and 7,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.82, 12,952.54 and 7,060.42 is: 10,574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.82 : 12,952.54 = 7,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.82/12,952.54 = 7,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.82x = 12,952.54 × 7,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.82x = 91,450,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450,397.48/8,647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.97

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