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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.71, 12,141.02 and 7,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.71, 12,141.02 and 7,265.59 is: 10,877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.71 : 12,141.02 = 7,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.71/12,141.02 = 7,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.71x = 12,141.02 × 7,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.71x = 88,211,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,211,661.31/8,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.29

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