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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.38, 13,148.73 and 8,403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.38, 13,148.73 and 8,403.03 is: 12,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.38 : 13,148.73 = 8,403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.38/13,148.73 = 8,403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.38x = 13,148.73 × 8,403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.38x = 110,489,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,489,172.65/8,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.57

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