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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.95, 13,201.03 and 7,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.95, 13,201.03 and 7,060.68 is: 10,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.95 : 13,201.03 = 7,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.95/13,201.03 = 7,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.95x = 13,201.03 × 7,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.95x = 93,208,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208,257.33/8,847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.45

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