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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.47, 13,037.17 and 7,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.47, 13,037.17 and 7,517.97 is: 11,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.47 : 13,037.17 = 7,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.47/13,037.17 = 7,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.47x = 13,037.17 × 7,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.47x = 98,013,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,013,052.94/8,691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,276.92

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