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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.40, 12,327.88 and 7,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.40, 12,327.88 and 7,041.68 is: 10,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.40 : 12,327.88 = 7,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.40/12,327.88 = 7,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.40x = 12,327.88 × 7,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.40x = 86,808,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,808,986.04/8,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.43

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