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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.42, 12,632.08 and 7,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.42, 12,632.08 and 7,087.22 is: 10,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.42 : 12,632.08 = 7,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.42/12,632.08 = 7,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.42x = 12,632.08 × 7,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.42x = 89,526,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,526,330.02/8,399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.63

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