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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.36, 12,728.08 and 7,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.36, 12,728.08 and 7,386.72 is: 11,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.36 : 12,728.08 = 7,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.36/12,728.08 = 7,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.36x = 12,728.08 × 7,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.36x = 94,018,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,018,763.10/8,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.19

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