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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.04, 13,131.72 and 7,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.04, 13,131.72 and 7,786.44 is: 11,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.04 : 13,131.72 = 7,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.04/13,131.72 = 7,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.04x = 13,131.72 × 7,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.04x = 102,249,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,349.88/8,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.58

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