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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.07, 13,016.25 and 7,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.07, 13,016.25 and 7,301.07 is: 10,939.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.07 : 13,016.25 = 7,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.07/13,016.25 = 7,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.07x = 13,016.25 × 7,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.07x = 95,032,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032,552.39/8,687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.54

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