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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.30, 11,948.64 and 7,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.30, 11,948.64 and 7,232.72 is: 9,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.30 : 11,948.64 = 7,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.30/11,948.64 = 7,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.30x = 11,948.64 × 7,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.30x = 86,421,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,167.50/8,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.10

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