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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.56, 12,981.48 and 7,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.56, 12,981.48 and 7,670.04 is: 11,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.56 : 12,981.48 = 7,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.56/12,981.48 = 7,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.56x = 12,981.48 × 7,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.56x = 99,568,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,568,470.86/8,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.49

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