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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.53, 13,170.01 and 8,734.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.53, 13,170.01 and 8,734.57 is: 13,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.53 : 13,170.01 = 8,734.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.53/13,170.01 = 8,734.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.53x = 13,170.01 × 8,734.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.53x = 115,034,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,034,374.25/8,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.32

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