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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.20, 13,087.80 and 6,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.20, 13,087.80 and 6,997.20 is: 10,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.20 : 13,087.80 = 6,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.20/13,087.80 = 6,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.20x = 13,087.80 × 6,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.20x = 91,577,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,577,954.16/8,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.80

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