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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.16, 13,058.84 and 8,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.16, 13,058.84 and 8,504.32 is: 12,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.16 : 13,058.84 = 8,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.16/13,058.84 = 8,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.16x = 13,058.84 × 8,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.16x = 111,056,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,056,554.19/8,781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.14

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