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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.91, 12,070.13 and 7,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.91, 12,070.13 and 7,337.30 is: 10,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.91 : 12,070.13 = 7,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.91/12,070.13 = 7,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.91x = 12,070.13 × 7,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.91x = 88,562,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,562,067.81/8,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.80

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