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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.48, 12,996.91 and 7,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.48, 12,996.91 and 7,034.63 is: 10,559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.48 : 12,996.91 = 7,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.48/12,996.91 = 7,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.48x = 12,996.91 × 7,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.48x = 91,428,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,428,450.31/8,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.41

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