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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.24, 12,169.20 and 7,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.24, 12,169.20 and 7,040.36 is: 10,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.24 : 12,169.20 = 7,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.24/12,169.20 = 7,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.24x = 12,169.20 × 7,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.24x = 85,675,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675,548.91/8,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.30

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