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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.52, 13,150.80 and 8,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.52, 13,150.80 and 8,035.04 is: 12,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.52 : 13,150.80 = 8,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.52/13,150.80 = 8,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.52x = 13,150.80 × 8,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.52x = 105,667,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,667,204.03/8,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.13

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