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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.01, 13,336.49 and 8,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.01, 13,336.49 and 8,702.73 is: 12,988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.01 : 13,336.49 = 8,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.01/13,336.49 = 8,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.01x = 13,336.49 × 8,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.01x = 116,063,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063,893.37/8,936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.34

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