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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.63, 13,287.15 and 7,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.63, 13,287.15 and 7,064.76 is: 10,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.63 : 13,287.15 = 7,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.63/13,287.15 = 7,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.63x = 13,287.15 × 7,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.63x = 93,870,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,870,525.83/8,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.68

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