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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.07, 13,029.31 and 8,705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.07, 13,029.31 and 8,705.69 is: 12,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.07 : 13,029.31 = 8,705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.07/13,029.31 = 8,705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.07x = 13,029.31 × 8,705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.07x = 113,429,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,429,133.77/8,748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.20

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