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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.08, 13,029.44 and 7,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.08, 13,029.44 and 7,251.20 is: 10,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.08 : 13,029.44 = 7,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.08/13,029.44 = 7,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.08x = 13,029.44 × 7,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.08x = 94,479,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,479,075.33/8,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.10

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