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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.28, 11,703.36 and 6,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.28, 11,703.36 and 6,717.28 is: 9,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.28 : 11,703.36 = 6,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.28/11,703.36 = 6,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.28x = 11,703.36 × 6,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.28x = 78,614,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614,746.06/8,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.21

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