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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.74, 13,208.69 and 7,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.74, 13,208.69 and 7,046.37 is: 10,569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.74 : 13,208.69 = 7,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.74/13,208.69 = 7,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.74x = 13,208.69 × 7,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.74x = 93,073,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,073,281.72/8,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.62

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