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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.70, 12,208.04 and 7,590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.70, 12,208.04 and 7,590.90 is: 10,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.70 : 12,208.04 = 7,590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.70/12,208.04 = 7,590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.70x = 12,208.04 × 7,590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.70x = 92,670,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,670,010.84/8,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.45

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