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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.40, 12,236.40 and 7,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.40, 12,236.40 and 7,072.20 is: 10,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.40 : 12,236.40 = 7,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.40/12,236.40 = 7,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.40x = 12,236.40 × 7,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.40x = 86,538,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,538,268.08/8,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.41

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