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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.70, 13,301.55 and 7,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.70, 13,301.55 and 7,458.30 is: 11,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.70 : 13,301.55 = 7,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.70/13,301.55 = 7,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.70x = 13,301.55 × 7,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.70x = 99,206,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206,950.37/8,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.45

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