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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.87, 13,447.57 and 7,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.87, 13,447.57 and 7,207.70 is: 10,809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.87 : 13,447.57 = 7,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.87/13,447.57 = 7,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.87x = 13,447.57 × 7,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.87x = 96,926,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,926,050.29/8,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.35

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