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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.04, 12,991.32 and 7,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.04, 12,991.32 and 7,102.80 is: 10,629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.04 : 12,991.32 = 7,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.04/12,991.32 = 7,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.04x = 12,991.32 × 7,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.04x = 92,274,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,274,747.70/8,681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.46

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