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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.08, 12,019.64 and 8,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.08, 12,019.64 and 8,237.98 is: 11,375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.08 : 12,019.64 = 8,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.08/12,019.64 = 8,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.08x = 12,019.64 × 8,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.08x = 99,017,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017,553.93/8,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.99

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