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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.87, 13,444.57 and 7,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.87, 13,444.57 and 7,205.70 is: 10,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.87 : 13,444.57 = 7,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.87/13,444.57 = 7,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.87x = 13,444.57 × 7,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.87x = 96,877,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,877,520.03/8,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.35

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