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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.86, 12,900.69 and 7,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.86, 12,900.69 and 7,233.05 is: 10,836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.86 : 12,900.69 = 7,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.86/12,900.69 = 7,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.86x = 12,900.69 × 7,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.86x = 93,311,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,311,271.30/8,610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.47

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