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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.64, 12,621.90 and 7,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.64, 12,621.90 and 7,055.24 is: 10,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.64 : 12,621.90 = 7,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.64/12,621.90 = 7,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.64x = 12,621.90 × 7,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.64x = 89,050,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,050,533.76/8,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.96

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