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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.06, 12,425.13 and 7,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.06, 12,425.13 and 7,054.38 is: 10,570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.06 : 12,425.13 = 7,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.06/12,425.13 = 7,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.06x = 12,425.13 × 7,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.06x = 87,651,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,651,588.57/8,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.54

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