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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.89, 11,684.81 and 7,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.89, 11,684.81 and 7,129.16 is: 9,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.89 : 11,684.81 = 7,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.89/11,684.81 = 7,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.89x = 11,684.81 × 7,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.89x = 83,302,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302,839.46/8,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.53

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