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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.70, 13,100.55 and 7,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.70, 13,100.55 and 7,005.70 is: 10,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.70 : 13,100.55 = 7,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.70/13,100.55 = 7,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.70x = 13,100.55 × 7,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.70x = 91,778,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,778,523.14/8,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.55

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