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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.96, 11,106.72 and 7,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.96, 11,106.72 and 7,254.72 is: 10,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.96 : 11,106.72 = 7,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.96/11,106.72 = 7,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.96x = 11,106.72 × 7,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.96x = 80,576,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,576,143.72/8,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.71

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