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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.70, 12,001.59 and 8,579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.70, 12,001.59 and 8,579.10 is: 11,822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.70 : 12,001.59 = 8,579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.70/12,001.59 = 8,579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.70x = 12,001.59 × 8,579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.70x = 102,962,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,962,840.77/8,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.99

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