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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.96, 11,279.84 and 7,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.96, 11,279.84 and 7,672.48 is: 10,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.96 : 11,279.84 = 7,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.96/11,279.84 = 7,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.96x = 11,279.84 × 7,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.96x = 86,544,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544,346.80/8,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.11

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