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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.72, 11,805.84 and 6,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.72, 11,805.84 and 6,987.36 is: 9,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.72 : 11,805.84 = 6,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.72/11,805.84 = 6,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.72x = 11,805.84 × 6,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.72x = 82,491,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491,654.18/8,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.81

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