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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.72, 12,113.49 and 7,505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.72, 12,113.49 and 7,505.36 is: 10,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.72 : 12,113.49 = 7,505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.72/12,113.49 = 7,505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.72x = 12,113.49 × 7,505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.72x = 90,916,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,916,129.27/8,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.69

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