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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.54, 13,035.15 and 7,149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.54, 13,035.15 and 7,149.48 is: 10,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.54 : 13,035.15 = 7,149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.54/13,035.15 = 7,149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.54x = 13,035.15 × 7,149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.54x = 93,194,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,194,544.22/8,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.28

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