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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.28, 12,766.56 and 7,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.28, 12,766.56 and 7,133.12 is: 10,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.28 : 12,766.56 = 7,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.28/12,766.56 = 7,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.28x = 12,766.56 × 7,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.28x = 91,065,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,065,404.47/8,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.82

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