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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.48, 13,045.32 and 8,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.48, 13,045.32 and 8,663.52 is: 12,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.48 : 13,045.32 = 8,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.48/13,045.32 = 8,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.48x = 13,045.32 × 8,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.48x = 113,018,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,018,390.73/8,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.94

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