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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.95, 13,202.52 and 7,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.95, 13,202.52 and 7,061.68 is: 10,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.95 : 13,202.52 = 7,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.95/13,202.52 = 7,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.95x = 13,202.52 × 7,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.95x = 93,231,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,231,971.43/8,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.94

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