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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.14, 12,379.20 and 7,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.14, 12,379.20 and 7,475.56 is: 10,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.14 : 12,379.20 = 7,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.14/12,379.20 = 7,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.14x = 12,379.20 × 7,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.14x = 92,541,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,541,393.37/8,970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.60

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