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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,181.43 and 7,262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,181.43 and 7,262.57 is: 10,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,181.43 = 7,262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,181.43 = 7,262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,181.43 × 7,262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 95,731,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,731,058.08/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.59

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