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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.04, 12,252.06 and 7,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.04, 12,252.06 and 7,712.28 is: 10,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.04 : 12,252.06 = 7,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.04/12,252.06 = 7,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.04x = 12,252.06 × 7,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.04x = 94,491,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,491,317.30/8,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.86

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