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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.84, 12,513.78 and 8,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.84, 12,513.78 and 8,570.92 is: 11,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.84 : 12,513.78 = 8,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.84/12,513.78 = 8,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.84x = 12,513.78 × 8,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.84x = 107,254,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254,607.28/9,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,835.85

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