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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.28, 12,754.56 and 7,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.28, 12,754.56 and 7,125.12 is: 10,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.28 : 12,754.56 = 7,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.28/12,754.56 = 7,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.28x = 12,754.56 × 7,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.28x = 90,877,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,877,770.55/8,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.82

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