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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.28, 12,007.86 and 6,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.28, 12,007.86 and 6,714.68 is: 9,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.28 : 12,007.86 = 6,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.28/12,007.86 = 6,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.28x = 12,007.86 × 6,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.28x = 80,628,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,628,937.38/8,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.95

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