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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.72, 11,385.60 and 7,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.72, 11,385.60 and 7,679.36 is: 10,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.72 : 11,385.60 = 7,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.72/11,385.60 = 7,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.72x = 11,385.60 × 7,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.72x = 87,434,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,434,121.22/8,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.76

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