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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.40, 12,894.90 and 7,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.40, 12,894.90 and 7,310.20 is: 10,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.40 : 12,894.90 = 7,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.40/12,894.90 = 7,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.40x = 12,894.90 × 7,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.40x = 94,264,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264,297.98/8,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.85

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