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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.04, 12,915.62 and 7,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.04, 12,915.62 and 7,256.12 is: 10,823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.04 : 12,915.62 = 7,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.04/12,915.62 = 7,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.04x = 12,915.62 × 7,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.04x = 93,717,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,717,214.95/8,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.06

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