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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.92, 11,225.88 and 6,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.92, 11,225.88 and 6,943.08 is: 9,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.92 : 11,225.88 = 6,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.92/11,225.88 = 6,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.92x = 11,225.88 × 6,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.92x = 77,942,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,942,182.91/8,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.26

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