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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.91, 12,081.04 and 7,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.91, 12,081.04 and 7,502.32 is: 10,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.91 : 12,081.04 = 7,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.91/12,081.04 = 7,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.91x = 12,081.04 × 7,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.91x = 90,635,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,635,779.05/8,748.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.67

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