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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.48, 11,255.64 and 6,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.48, 11,255.64 and 6,902.28 is: 9,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.48 : 11,255.64 = 6,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.48/11,255.64 = 6,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.48x = 11,255.64 × 6,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.48x = 77,689,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,689,578.86/8,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.72

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