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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.20, 12,811.80 and 7,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.20, 12,811.80 and 7,131.80 is: 10,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.20 : 12,811.80 = 7,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.20/12,811.80 = 7,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.20x = 12,811.80 × 7,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.20x = 91,371,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,371,195.24/8,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.70

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