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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.20, 13,126.80 and 7,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.20, 13,126.80 and 7,023.20 is: 10,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.20 : 13,126.80 = 7,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.20/13,126.80 = 7,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.20x = 13,126.80 × 7,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.20x = 92,192,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192,141.76/8,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.80

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