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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.40, 12,131.10 and 7,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.40, 12,131.10 and 7,266.60 is: 10,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.40 : 12,131.10 = 7,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.40/12,131.10 = 7,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.40x = 12,131.10 × 7,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.40x = 88,151,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,151,851.26/8,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.90

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