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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.80, 12,986.70 and 7,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.80, 12,986.70 and 7,275.40 is: 10,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.80 : 12,986.70 = 7,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.80/12,986.70 = 7,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.80x = 12,986.70 × 7,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.80x = 94,483,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,483,437.18/8,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.10

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