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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.26, 12,126.17 and 7,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.26, 12,126.17 and 7,264.01 is: 10,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.26 : 12,126.17 = 7,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.26/12,126.17 = 7,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.26x = 12,126.17 × 7,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.26x = 88,084,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084,668.62/8,088.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.44

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