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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.88, 11,173.74 and 7,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.88, 11,173.74 and 7,726.52 is: 10,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.88 : 11,173.74 = 7,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.88/11,173.74 = 7,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.88x = 11,173.74 × 7,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.88x = 86,334,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,125.58/8,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.96

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