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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.08, 11,341.59 and 6,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.08, 11,341.59 and 6,888.68 is: 9,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.08 : 11,341.59 = 6,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.08/11,341.59 = 6,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.08x = 11,341.59 × 6,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.08x = 78,128,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128,584.20/8,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.07

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