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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.12, 12,805.49 and 7,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.12, 12,805.49 and 7,263.40 is: 10,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.12 : 12,805.49 = 7,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.12/12,805.49 = 7,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.12x = 12,805.49 × 7,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.12x = 93,011,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011,396.07/8,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.32

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