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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.40, 12,865.20 and 7,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.40, 12,865.20 and 7,340.20 is: 11,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.40 : 12,865.20 = 7,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.40/12,865.20 = 7,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.40x = 12,865.20 × 7,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.40x = 94,433,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,433,141.04/8,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.24

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