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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.70, 13,150.05 and 8,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.70, 13,150.05 and 8,049.90 is: 12,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.70 : 13,150.05 = 8,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.70/13,150.05 = 8,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.70x = 13,150.05 × 8,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.70x = 105,856,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,856,587.50/8,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.85

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