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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.64, 13,112.82 and 8,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.64, 13,112.82 and 8,476.08 is: 12,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.64 : 13,112.82 = 8,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.64/13,112.82 = 8,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.64x = 13,112.82 × 8,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.64x = 111,145,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,145,311.35/8,783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.67

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