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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.64, 12,815.68 and 7,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.64, 12,815.68 and 7,093.12 is: 10,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.64 : 12,815.68 = 7,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.64/12,815.68 = 7,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.64x = 12,815.68 × 7,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.64x = 90,903,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,903,156.12/8,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.62

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