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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.17, 13,046.93 and 8,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.17, 13,046.93 and 8,496.32 is: 12,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.17 : 13,046.93 = 8,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.17/13,046.93 = 8,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.17x = 13,046.93 × 8,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.17x = 110,850,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,850,784.58/8,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.20

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