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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.70, 12,730.05 and 7,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.70, 12,730.05 and 7,125.90 is: 10,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.70 : 12,730.05 = 7,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.70/12,730.05 = 7,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.70x = 12,730.05 × 7,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.70x = 90,713,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,713,063.30/8,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.85

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