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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.72, 13,043.06 and 6,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.72, 13,043.06 and 6,955.30 is: 10,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.72 : 13,043.06 = 6,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.72/13,043.06 = 6,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.72x = 13,043.06 × 6,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.72x = 90,718,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,718,395.22/8,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.35

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