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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.62, 13,301.70 and 7,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.62, 13,301.70 and 7,020.24 is: 10,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.62 : 13,301.70 = 7,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.62/13,301.70 = 7,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.62x = 13,301.70 × 7,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.62x = 93,381,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,381,126.41/8,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.97

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