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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.84, 13,287.09 and 7,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.84, 13,287.09 and 7,406.13 is: 11,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.84 : 13,287.09 = 7,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.84/13,287.09 = 7,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.84x = 13,287.09 × 7,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.84x = 98,405,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,405,915.86/8,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.73

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