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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.40, 12,877.44 and 7,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.40, 12,877.44 and 7,362.16 is: 11,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.40 : 12,877.44 = 7,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.40/12,877.44 = 7,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.40x = 12,877.44 × 7,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.40x = 94,805,773.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805,773.67/8,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.11

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