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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.25, 13,080.47 and 8,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.25, 13,080.47 and 8,493.24 is: 12,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.25 : 13,080.47 = 8,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.25/13,080.47 = 8,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.25x = 13,080.47 × 8,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.25x = 111,095,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,095,528.56/8,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.37

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