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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.02, 12,137.39 and 7,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.02, 12,137.39 and 7,008.03 is: 9,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.02 : 12,137.39 = 7,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.02/12,137.39 = 7,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.02x = 12,137.39 × 7,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.02x = 85,059,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059,112.69/8,796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.19

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