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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.20, 13,063.27 and 8,507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.20, 13,063.27 and 8,507.30 is: 12,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.20 : 13,063.27 = 8,507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.20/13,063.27 = 8,507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.20x = 13,063.27 × 8,507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.20x = 111,133,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,133,156.87/8,784.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.48

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