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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.88, 13,102.56 and 7,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.88, 13,102.56 and 7,093.44 is: 10,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.88 : 13,102.56 = 7,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.88/13,102.56 = 7,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.88x = 13,102.56 × 7,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.88x = 92,942,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942,223.21/8,732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.79

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