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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.47, 13,032.32 and 7,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.47, 13,032.32 and 7,929.26 is: 11,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.47 : 13,032.32 = 7,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.47/13,032.32 = 7,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.47x = 13,032.32 × 7,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.47x = 103,336,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,336,653.68/8,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.59

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