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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.68, 11,134.31 and 6,973.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.68, 11,134.31 and 6,973.31 is: 9,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.68 : 11,134.31 = 6,973.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.68/11,134.31 = 6,973.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.68x = 11,134.31 × 6,973.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.68x = 77,642,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,642,904.73/8,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.96

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