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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.27, 12,356.96 and 7,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.27, 12,356.96 and 7,060.59 is: 9,752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.27 : 12,356.96 = 7,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.27/12,356.96 = 7,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.27x = 12,356.96 × 7,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.27x = 87,247,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,247,392.90/8,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.38

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