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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.93, 12,070.70 and 7,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.93, 12,070.70 and 7,607.18 is: 10,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.93 : 12,070.70 = 7,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.93/12,070.70 = 7,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.93x = 12,070.70 × 7,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.93x = 91,823,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,823,889.24/8,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.52

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