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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.52, 12,002.28 and 7,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.52, 12,002.28 and 7,127.36 is: 9,837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.52 : 12,002.28 = 7,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.52/12,002.28 = 7,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.52x = 12,002.28 × 7,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.52x = 85,544,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,544,570.38/8,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.78

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