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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.44, 12,049.56 and 6,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.44, 12,049.56 and 6,845.28 is: 9,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.44 : 12,049.56 = 6,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.44/12,049.56 = 6,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.44x = 12,049.56 × 6,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.44x = 82,482,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482,612.08/8,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.62

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