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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.70, 13,147.05 and 8,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.70, 13,147.05 and 8,047.90 is: 12,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.70 : 13,147.05 = 8,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.70/13,147.05 = 8,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.70x = 13,147.05 × 8,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.70x = 105,806,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,806,143.70/8,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.85

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