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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 7,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 7,132.30 is: 10,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.70 : 12,812.55 = 7,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.70/12,812.55 = 7,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.70x = 12,812.55 × 7,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.70x = 91,382,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,382,950.37/8,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.45

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