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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.90, 12,708.45 and 7,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.90, 12,708.45 and 7,235.70 is: 10,860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.90 : 12,708.45 = 7,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.90/12,708.45 = 7,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.90x = 12,708.45 × 7,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.90x = 91,954,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,954,531.67/8,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.47

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