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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.34, 12,127.46 and 8,687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.34, 12,127.46 and 8,687.39 is: 11,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.34 : 12,127.46 = 8,687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.34/12,127.46 = 8,687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.34x = 12,127.46 × 8,687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.34x = 105,355,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,355,870.66/8,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.90

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