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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.48, 12,041.32 and 8,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.48, 12,041.32 and 8,567.80 is: 11,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.48 : 12,041.32 = 8,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.48/12,041.32 = 8,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.48x = 12,041.32 × 8,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.48x = 103,167,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167,621.50/8,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.80

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