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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.20, 12,459.84 and 7,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.20, 12,459.84 and 7,010.56 is: 10,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.20 : 12,459.84 = 7,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.20/12,459.84 = 7,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.20x = 12,459.84 × 7,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.20x = 87,350,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,455.91/8,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.91

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