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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,489.80, 12,720.30 and 7,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,489.80, 12,720.30 and 7,251.40 is: 10,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,489.80 : 12,720.30 = 7,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,489.80/12,720.30 = 7,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,489.80x = 12,720.30 × 7,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,489.80x = 92,239,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239,983.42/8,489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.80

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