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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.60, 12,453.90 and 7,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.60, 12,453.90 and 7,136.20 is: 10,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.60 : 12,453.90 = 7,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.60/12,453.90 = 7,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.60x = 12,453.90 × 7,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.60x = 88,873,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,873,521.18/8,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.30

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