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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.54, 11,715.76 and 7,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.54, 11,715.76 and 7,069.86 is: 9,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.54 : 11,715.76 = 7,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.54/11,715.76 = 7,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.54x = 11,715.76 × 7,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.54x = 82,828,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,828,782.99/8,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,765.77

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