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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.80, 12,795.52 and 7,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.80, 12,795.52 and 7,164.70 is: 10,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.80 : 12,795.52 = 7,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.80/12,795.52 = 7,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.80x = 12,795.52 × 7,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.80x = 91,676,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676,062.14/8,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.60

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