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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.30, 12,874.95 and 7,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.30, 12,874.95 and 7,125.30 is: 10,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.30 : 12,874.95 = 7,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.30/12,874.95 = 7,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.30x = 12,874.95 × 7,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.30x = 91,737,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737,881.24/8,583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.95

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