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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.43, 11,413.06 and 7,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.43, 11,413.06 and 7,018.44 is: 9,672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.43 : 11,413.06 = 7,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.43/11,413.06 = 7,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.43x = 11,413.06 × 7,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.43x = 80,101,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101,876.83/8,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.47

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