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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.28, 13,270.95 and 8,403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.28, 13,270.95 and 8,403.85 is: 12,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.28 : 13,270.95 = 8,403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.28/13,270.95 = 8,403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.28x = 13,270.95 × 8,403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.28x = 111,527,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,527,073.16/8,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.80

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