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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.12, 12,811.44 and 7,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.12, 12,811.44 and 7,267.36 is: 10,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.12 : 12,811.44 = 7,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.12/12,811.44 = 7,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.12x = 12,811.44 × 7,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.12x = 93,105,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,105,346.60/8,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.22

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