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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.04, 12,548.64 and 7,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.04, 12,548.64 and 7,138.88 is: 10,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.04 : 12,548.64 = 7,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.04/12,548.64 = 7,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.04x = 12,548.64 × 7,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.04x = 89,583,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,583,235.12/8,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.25

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