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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.46, 12,033.02 and 8,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.46, 12,033.02 and 8,561.78 is: 11,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.46 : 12,033.02 = 8,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.46/12,033.02 = 8,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.46x = 12,033.02 × 8,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.46x = 103,024,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,024,069.98/8,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.50

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