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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.02, 12,717.24 and 7,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.02, 12,717.24 and 7,011.18 is: 10,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.02 : 12,717.24 = 7,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.02/12,717.24 = 7,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.02x = 12,717.24 × 7,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.02x = 89,162,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162,858.74/8,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.29

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