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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.58, 12,024.78 and 6,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.58, 12,024.78 and 6,197.96 is: 8,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.58 : 12,024.78 = 6,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.58/12,024.78 = 6,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.58x = 12,024.78 × 6,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.58x = 74,529,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,529,105.45/8,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.16

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