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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.93, 11,741.14 and 7,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.93, 11,741.14 and 7,604.87 is: 10,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.93 : 11,741.14 = 7,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.93/11,741.14 = 7,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.93x = 11,741.14 × 7,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.93x = 89,289,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,289,843.35/8,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.83

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