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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.48, 13,070.02 and 8,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.48, 13,070.02 and 8,441.24 is: 12,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.48 : 13,070.02 = 8,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.48/13,070.02 = 8,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.48x = 13,070.02 × 8,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.48x = 110,327,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,327,175.62/8,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.45

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