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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.12, 12,333.27 and 7,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.12, 12,333.27 and 7,052.59 is: 10,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.12 : 12,333.27 = 7,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.12/12,333.27 = 7,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.12x = 12,333.27 × 7,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.12x = 86,981,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,981,518.70/8,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.98

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