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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.27, 12,135.18 and 7,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.27, 12,135.18 and 7,270.02 is: 10,899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.27 : 12,135.18 = 7,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.27/12,135.18 = 7,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.27x = 12,135.18 × 7,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.27x = 88,223,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223,001.30/8,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.44

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