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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.20, 13,058.70 and 6,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.20, 13,058.70 and 6,992.20 is: 10,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.20 : 13,058.70 = 6,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.20/13,058.70 = 6,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.20x = 13,058.70 × 6,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.20x = 91,309,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,309,042.14/8,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.98

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