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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.70, 12,185.85 and 7,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.70, 12,185.85 and 7,355.10 is: 11,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.70 : 12,185.85 = 7,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.70/12,185.85 = 7,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.70x = 12,185.85 × 7,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.70x = 89,628,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,628,145.34/8,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.71

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