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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.72, 13,135.80 and 7,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.72, 13,135.80 and 7,230.80 is: 10,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.72 : 13,135.80 = 7,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.72/13,135.80 = 7,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.72x = 13,135.80 × 7,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.72x = 94,982,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,982,342.64/8,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.95

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