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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.40, 12,843.60 and 7,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.40, 12,843.60 and 7,007.20 is: 10,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.40 : 12,843.60 = 7,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.40/12,843.60 = 7,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.40x = 12,843.60 × 7,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.40x = 89,997,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997,673.92/8,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.80

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