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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.84, 12,803.02 and 7,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.84, 12,803.02 and 7,169.72 is: 10,730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.84 : 12,803.02 = 7,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.84/12,803.02 = 7,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.84x = 12,803.02 × 7,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.84x = 91,794,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,794,068.55/8,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.07

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