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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.99, 12,990.65 and 7,428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.99, 12,990.65 and 7,428.27 is: 11,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.99 : 12,990.65 = 7,428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.99/12,990.65 = 7,428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.99x = 12,990.65 × 7,428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.99x = 96,498,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,498,018.53/8,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.99

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