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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.76, 12,529.36 and 7,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.76, 12,529.36 and 7,133.04 is: 10,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.76 : 12,529.36 = 7,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.76/12,529.36 = 7,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.76x = 12,529.36 × 7,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.76x = 89,372,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,372,426.05/8,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.35

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