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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.90, 12,234.15 and 7,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.90, 12,234.15 and 7,070.70 is: 10,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.90 : 12,234.15 = 7,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.90/12,234.15 = 7,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.90x = 12,234.15 × 7,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.90x = 86,504,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,504,004.41/8,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.16

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