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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.32, 12,811.26 and 7,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.32, 12,811.26 and 7,175.22 is: 10,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.32 : 12,811.26 = 7,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.32/12,811.26 = 7,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.32x = 12,811.26 × 7,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.32x = 91,923,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,923,608.98/8,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.34

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