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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.07, 12,811.34 and 7,267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.07, 12,811.34 and 7,267.33 is: 10,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.07 : 12,811.34 = 7,267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.07/12,811.34 = 7,267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.07x = 12,811.34 × 7,267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.07x = 93,104,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,104,235.52/8,569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.15

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