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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.84, 13,001.99 and 8,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.84, 13,001.99 and 8,681.94 is: 12,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.84 : 13,001.99 = 8,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.84/13,001.99 = 8,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.84x = 13,001.99 × 8,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.84x = 112,882,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,882,497.06/8,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.73

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