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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.66, 12,040.41 and 8,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.66, 12,040.41 and 8,040.54 is: 11,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.66 : 12,040.41 = 8,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.66/12,040.41 = 8,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.66x = 12,040.41 × 8,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.66x = 96,811,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,811,398.22/8,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.85

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