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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.70, 13,127.55 and 8,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.70, 13,127.55 and 8,031.70 is: 12,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.70 : 13,127.55 = 8,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.70/13,127.55 = 8,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.70x = 13,127.55 × 8,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.70x = 105,436,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436,543.34/8,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.55

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