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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.96, 13,243.56 and 7,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.96, 13,243.56 and 7,174.88 is: 10,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.96 : 13,243.56 = 7,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.96/13,243.56 = 7,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.96x = 13,243.56 × 7,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.96x = 95,020,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,020,953.77/8,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.67

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