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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.34, 13,262.01 and 7,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.34, 13,262.01 and 7,120.90 is: 10,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.34 : 13,262.01 = 7,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.34/13,262.01 = 7,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.34x = 13,262.01 × 7,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.34x = 94,437,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,437,447.01/8,841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.35

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