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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.73, 11,146.68 and 6,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.73, 11,146.68 and 6,301.26 is: 8,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.73 : 11,146.68 = 6,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.73/11,146.68 = 6,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.73x = 11,146.68 × 6,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.73x = 70,238,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,128.82/8,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.67

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