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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.78, 12,153.51 and 7,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.78, 12,153.51 and 7,129.98 is: 9,830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.78 : 12,153.51 = 7,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.78/12,153.51 = 7,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.78x = 12,153.51 × 7,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.78x = 86,654,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,654,283.23/8,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.57

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