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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.28, 11,418.84 and 6,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.28, 11,418.84 and 6,388.56 is: 8,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.28 : 11,418.84 = 6,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.28/11,418.84 = 6,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.28x = 11,418.84 × 6,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.28x = 72,949,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,949,944.47/8,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.02

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