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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.40, 12,765.02 and 7,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.40, 12,765.02 and 7,134.26 is: 10,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.40 : 12,765.02 = 7,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.40/12,765.02 = 7,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.40x = 12,765.02 × 7,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.40x = 91,068,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,068,872.09/8,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.32

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