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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.84, 12,777.12 and 7,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.84, 12,777.12 and 7,060.16 is: 10,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.84 : 12,777.12 = 7,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.84/12,777.12 = 7,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.84x = 12,777.12 × 7,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.84x = 90,208,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,208,511.54/8,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.16

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