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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.72, 10,998.70 and 7,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.72, 10,998.70 and 7,108.76 is: 9,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.72 : 10,998.70 = 7,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.72/10,998.70 = 7,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.72x = 10,998.70 × 7,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.72x = 78,187,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187,118.61/8,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.87

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