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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.76, 12,393.84 and 7,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.76, 12,393.84 and 7,107.68 is: 10,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.76 : 12,393.84 = 7,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.76/12,393.84 = 7,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.76x = 12,393.84 × 7,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.76x = 88,091,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,091,448.69/8,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.24

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