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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.16, 11,452.62 and 6,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.16, 11,452.62 and 6,792.68 is: 9,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.16 : 11,452.62 = 6,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.16/11,452.62 = 6,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.16x = 11,452.62 × 6,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.16x = 77,793,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,793,982.82/8,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.29

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