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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.60, 12,132.90 and 7,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.60, 12,132.90 and 7,764.60 is: 11,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.60 : 12,132.90 = 7,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.60/12,132.90 = 7,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.60x = 12,132.90 × 7,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.60x = 94,207,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,115.34/8,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.90

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