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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.60, 13,068.78 and 6,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.60, 13,068.78 and 6,771.88 is: 10,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.60 : 13,068.78 = 6,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.60/13,068.78 = 6,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.60x = 13,068.78 × 6,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.60x = 88,500,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,500,209.91/8,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.59

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