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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.56, 12,932.76 and 7,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.56, 12,932.76 and 7,171.04 is: 10,755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.56 : 12,932.76 = 7,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.56/12,932.76 = 7,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.56x = 12,932.76 × 7,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.56x = 92,741,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,741,339.27/8,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.66

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