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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.80, 12,917.70 and 7,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.80, 12,917.70 and 7,153.80 is: 10,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.80 : 12,917.70 = 7,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.80/12,917.70 = 7,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.80x = 12,917.70 × 7,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.80x = 92,410,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,410,642.26/8,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.70

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