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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.96, 12,187.20 and 7,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.96, 12,187.20 and 7,070.08 is: 9,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.96 : 12,187.20 = 7,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.96/12,187.20 = 7,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.96x = 12,187.20 × 7,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.96x = 86,164,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,164,478.98/8,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,763.72

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