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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.13, 12,918.98 and 7,516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.13, 12,918.98 and 7,516.81 is: 11,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.13 : 12,918.98 = 7,516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.13/12,918.98 = 7,516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.13x = 12,918.98 × 7,516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.13x = 97,109,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,109,480.47/8,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.32

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