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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.88, 12,575.55 and 7,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.88, 12,575.55 and 7,089.96 is: 10,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.88 : 12,575.55 = 7,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.88/12,575.55 = 7,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.88x = 12,575.55 × 7,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.88x = 89,160,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,160,146.48/8,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.84

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