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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.92, 13,083.96 and 6,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.92, 13,083.96 and 6,351.28 is: 9,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.92 : 13,083.96 = 6,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.92/13,083.96 = 6,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.92x = 13,083.96 × 6,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.92x = 83,099,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,099,893.47/8,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.07

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