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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.08, 12,007.02 and 7,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.08, 12,007.02 and 7,265.44 is: 10,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.08 : 12,007.02 = 7,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.08/12,007.02 = 7,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.08x = 12,007.02 × 7,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.08x = 87,236,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,236,283.39/8,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.31

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