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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.72, 13,008.96 and 7,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.72, 13,008.96 and 7,231.20 is: 10,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.72 : 13,008.96 = 7,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.72/13,008.96 = 7,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.72x = 13,008.96 × 7,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.72x = 94,070,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070,391.55/8,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.21

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