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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.76, 12,426.54 and 7,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.76, 12,426.54 and 7,613.32 is: 11,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.76 : 12,426.54 = 7,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.76/12,426.54 = 7,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.76x = 12,426.54 × 7,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.76x = 94,607,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,607,225.51/8,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.94

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