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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.85, 13,098.78 and 7,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.85, 13,098.78 and 7,071.80 is: 10,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.85 : 13,098.78 = 7,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.85/13,098.78 = 7,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.85x = 13,098.78 × 7,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.85x = 92,631,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631,886.91/8,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.74

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