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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.62, 12,139.55 and 7,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.62, 12,139.55 and 7,009.17 is: 10,467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.62 : 12,139.55 = 7,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.62/12,139.55 = 7,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.62x = 12,139.55 × 7,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.62x = 85,088,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,088,134.63/8,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.72

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