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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.26, 12,029.28 and 6,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.26, 12,029.28 and 6,031.28 is: 8,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.26 : 12,029.28 = 6,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.26/12,029.28 = 6,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.26x = 12,029.28 × 6,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.26x = 72,551,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551,955.88/8,721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.98

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