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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.36, 11,519.28 and 6,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.36, 11,519.28 and 6,775.20 is: 9,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.36 : 11,519.28 = 6,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.36/11,519.28 = 6,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.36x = 11,519.28 × 6,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.36x = 78,045,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045,425.86/8,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.20

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