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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.04, 13,050.72 and 8,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.04, 13,050.72 and 8,523.93 is: 12,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.04 : 13,050.72 = 8,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.04/13,050.72 = 8,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.04x = 13,050.72 × 8,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.04x = 111,243,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,243,472.67/8,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.42

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