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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.08, 12,958.94 and 7,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.08, 12,958.94 and 7,204.20 is: 10,776.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.08 : 12,958.94 = 7,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.08/12,958.94 = 7,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.08x = 12,958.94 × 7,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.08x = 93,358,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,358,795.55/8,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.63

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