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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.68, 11,811.18 and 7,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.68, 11,811.18 and 7,289.28 is: 10,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.68 : 11,811.18 = 7,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.68/11,811.18 = 7,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.68x = 11,811.18 × 7,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.68x = 86,094,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094,998.15/8,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.98

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