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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.54, 13,033.65 and 7,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.54, 13,033.65 and 7,148.48 is: 10,698.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.54 : 13,033.65 = 7,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.54/13,033.65 = 7,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.54x = 13,033.65 × 7,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.54x = 93,170,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,170,786.35/8,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.78

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