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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.08, 13,057.20 and 6,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.08, 13,057.20 and 6,985.44 is: 10,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.08 : 13,057.20 = 6,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.08/13,057.20 = 6,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.08x = 13,057.20 × 6,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.08x = 91,210,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210,287.17/8,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.40

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