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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.58, 12,658.22 and 7,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.58, 12,658.22 and 7,141.12 is: 10,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.58 : 12,658.22 = 7,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.58/12,658.22 = 7,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.58x = 12,658.22 × 7,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.58x = 90,393,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,393,868.01/8,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.92

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