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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.62, 13,039.27 and 7,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.62, 13,039.27 and 7,803.42 is: 11,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.62 : 13,039.27 = 7,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.62/13,039.27 = 7,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.62x = 13,039.27 × 7,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.62x = 101,750,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,750,900.30/8,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.15

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