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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.47, 13,093.71 and 7,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.47, 13,093.71 and 7,068.42 is: 10,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.47 : 13,093.71 = 7,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.47/13,093.71 = 7,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.47x = 13,093.71 × 7,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.47x = 92,551,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551,841.64/8,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.67

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