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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.90, 12,627.90 and 7,130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.90, 12,627.90 and 7,130.70 is: 10,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.90 : 12,627.90 = 7,130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.90/12,627.90 = 7,130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.90x = 12,627.90 × 7,130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.90x = 90,045,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045,766.53/8,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.27

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