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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.76, 12,520.36 and 7,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.76, 12,520.36 and 7,127.04 is: 10,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.76 : 12,520.36 = 7,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.76/12,520.36 = 7,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.76x = 12,520.36 × 7,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.76x = 89,233,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,233,106.53/8,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.35

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