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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.51, 13,353.86 and 8,631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.51, 13,353.86 and 8,631.77 is: 12,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.51 : 13,353.86 = 8,631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.51/13,353.86 = 8,631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.51x = 13,353.86 × 8,631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.51x = 115,267,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,267,402.94/8,902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.75

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