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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.37, 12,765.81 and 7,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.37, 12,765.81 and 7,041.06 is: 10,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.37 : 12,765.81 = 7,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.37/12,765.81 = 7,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.37x = 12,765.81 × 7,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.37x = 89,884,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,884,834.16/8,510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.80

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