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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.52, 13,476.78 and 7,507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.52, 13,476.78 and 7,507.08 is: 11,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.52 : 13,476.78 = 7,507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.52/13,476.78 = 7,507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.52x = 13,476.78 × 7,507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.52x = 101,171,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,171,265.60/8,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.62

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