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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.70, 12,545.55 and 7,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.70, 12,545.55 and 7,002.90 is: 10,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.70 : 12,545.55 = 7,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.70/12,545.55 = 7,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.70x = 12,545.55 × 7,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.70x = 87,855,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,855,232.10/8,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.35

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