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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.80, 11,631.12 and 7,022.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.80, 11,631.12 and 7,022.54 is: 9,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.80 : 11,631.12 = 7,022.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.80/11,631.12 = 7,022.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.80x = 11,631.12 × 7,022.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.80x = 81,680,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,680,005.44/8,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.40

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