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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.60, 12,430.28 and 7,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.60, 12,430.28 and 7,057.12 is: 10,575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.60 : 12,430.28 = 7,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.60/12,430.28 = 7,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.60x = 12,430.28 × 7,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.60x = 87,721,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,721,977.59/8,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.79

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