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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.83, 12,660.11 and 7,142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.83, 12,660.11 and 7,142.37 is: 10,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.83 : 12,660.11 = 7,142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.83/12,660.11 = 7,142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.83x = 12,660.11 × 7,142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.83x = 90,423,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,423,154.15/8,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.80

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