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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.48, 12,021.90 and 6,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.48, 12,021.90 and 6,714.36 is: 9,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.48 : 12,021.90 = 6,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.48/12,021.90 = 6,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.48x = 12,021.90 × 6,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.48x = 80,719,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,719,364.48/8,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.12

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