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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.56, 12,232.71 and 7,273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.56, 12,232.71 and 7,273.26 is: 10,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.56 : 12,232.71 = 7,273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.56/12,232.71 = 7,273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.56x = 12,232.71 × 7,273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.56x = 88,971,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,680.33/8,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.73

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