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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.95, 13,204.01 and 7,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.95, 13,204.01 and 7,062.68 is: 10,537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.95 : 13,204.01 = 7,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.95/13,204.01 = 7,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.95x = 13,204.01 × 7,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.95x = 93,255,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,255,697.35/8,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.43

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